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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.19, 14,863.33 and 6,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.19, 14,863.33 and 6,055.17 is: 8,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.19 : 14,863.33 = 6,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.19/14,863.33 = 6,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.19x = 14,863.33 × 6,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.19x = 89,999,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,999,989.92/10,771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.62

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