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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.80, 14,862.96 and 6,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.80, 14,862.96 and 6,055.44 is: 8,355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.80 : 14,862.96 = 6,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.80/14,862.96 = 6,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.80x = 14,862.96 × 6,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.80x = 90,001,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,001,762.50/10,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.31

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