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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.88, 14,710.48 and 6,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.88, 14,710.48 and 6,061.50 is: 8,363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.88 : 14,710.48 = 6,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.88/14,710.48 = 6,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.88x = 14,710.48 × 6,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.88x = 89,167,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167,559.37/10,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.99

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