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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.40, 14,858.94 and 6,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.40, 14,858.94 and 6,051.68 is: 8,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.40 : 14,858.94 = 6,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.40/14,858.94 = 6,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.40x = 14,858.94 × 6,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.40x = 89,921,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,921,550.02/10,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.28

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