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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.90, 14,862.35 and 6,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.90, 14,862.35 and 6,054.14 is: 8,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.90 : 14,862.35 = 6,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.90/14,862.35 = 6,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.90x = 14,862.35 × 6,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.90x = 89,978,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,978,799.92/10,769.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.66

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