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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.57, 14,920.61 and 6,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.57, 14,920.61 and 6,033.74 is: 8,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.57 : 14,920.61 = 6,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.57/14,920.61 = 6,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.57x = 14,920.61 × 6,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.57x = 90,027,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,027,052.51/10,814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.61

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