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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.49, 14,952.78 and 6,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.49, 14,952.78 and 6,055.52 is: 8,356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.49 : 14,952.78 = 6,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.49/14,952.78 = 6,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.49x = 14,952.78 × 6,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.49x = 90,546,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,546,895.73/10,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.51

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