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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.13, 14,861.96 and 6,294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.13, 14,861.96 and 6,294.01 is: 8,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.13 : 14,861.96 = 6,294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.13/14,861.96 = 6,294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.13x = 14,861.96 × 6,294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.13x = 93,541,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,541,269.10/10,771.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.44

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