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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.79, 14,937.28 and 6,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.79, 14,937.28 and 6,044.02 is: 8,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.79 : 14,937.28 = 6,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.79/14,937.28 = 6,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.79x = 14,937.28 × 6,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.79x = 90,281,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,281,166.61/10,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.99

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