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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,789.62, 14,889.33 and 6,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,789.62, 14,889.33 and 6,073.26 is: 8,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,789.62 : 14,889.33 = 6,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,789.62/14,889.33 = 6,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,789.62x = 14,889.33 × 6,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,789.62x = 90,426,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426,772.32/10,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.90

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