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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.52, 14,859.24 and 6,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.52, 14,859.24 and 6,051.76 is: 8,351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.52 : 14,859.24 = 6,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.52/14,859.24 = 6,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.52x = 14,859.24 × 6,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.52x = 89,924,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,924,554.26/10,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.46

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