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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.85, 14,858.15 and 6,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.85, 14,858.15 and 6,051.12 is: 8,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.85 : 14,858.15 = 6,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.85/14,858.15 = 6,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.85x = 14,858.15 × 6,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.85x = 89,908,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,908,448.63/10,766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.49

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