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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.58, 14,864.77 and 6,055.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.58, 14,864.77 and 6,055.86 is: 8,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.58 : 14,864.77 = 6,055.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.58/14,864.77 = 6,055.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.58x = 14,864.77 × 6,055.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.58x = 90,018,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,018,995.30/10,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.08

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