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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.22, 14,859.37 and 6,053.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.22, 14,859.37 and 6,053.21 is: 8,352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.22 : 14,859.37 = 6,053.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.22/14,859.37 = 6,053.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.22x = 14,859.37 × 6,053.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.22x = 89,946,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,946,887.08/10,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.99

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