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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.40, 14,864.46 and 6,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.40, 14,864.46 and 6,055.69 is: 8,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.40 : 14,864.46 = 6,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.40/14,864.46 = 6,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.40x = 14,864.46 × 6,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.40x = 90,014,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,014,561.78/10,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.81

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