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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.79, 14,858.49 and 6,051.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.79, 14,858.49 and 6,051.97 is: 8,351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.79 : 14,858.49 = 6,051.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.79/14,858.49 = 6,051.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.79x = 14,858.49 × 6,051.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.79x = 89,923,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,923,121.27/10,767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.12

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