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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.92, 14,865.93 and 6,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.92, 14,865.93 and 6,056.51 is: 8,358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.92 : 14,865.93 = 6,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.92/14,865.93 = 6,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.92x = 14,865.93 × 6,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.92x = 90,035,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,035,579.37/10,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.36

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