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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.46, 14,862.54 and 6,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.46, 14,862.54 and 6,054.04 is: 8,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.46 : 14,862.54 = 6,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.46/14,862.54 = 6,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.46x = 14,862.54 × 6,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.46x = 89,978,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,978,443.66/10,769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.96

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