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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.35, 14,858.84 and 6,051.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.35, 14,858.84 and 6,051.62 is: 8,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.35 : 14,858.84 = 6,051.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.35/14,858.84 = 6,051.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.35x = 14,858.84 × 6,051.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.35x = 89,919,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,919,979.03/10,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.17

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