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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.44, 14,864.52 and 6,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.44, 14,864.52 and 6,055.76 is: 8,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.44 : 14,864.52 = 6,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.44/14,864.52 = 6,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.44x = 14,864.52 × 6,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.44x = 90,015,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,015,965.64/10,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.91

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