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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.34, 14,864.33 and 6,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.34, 14,864.33 and 6,055.62 is: 8,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.34 : 14,864.33 = 6,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.34/14,864.33 = 6,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.34x = 14,864.33 × 6,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.34x = 90,012,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,012,703.76/10,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.69

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