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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.67, 14,866.29 and 6,056.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.67, 14,866.29 and 6,056.86 is: 8,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.67 : 14,866.29 = 6,056.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.67/14,866.29 = 6,056.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.67x = 14,866.29 × 6,056.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.67x = 90,043,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,043,006.97/10,771.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.24

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