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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772, 14,865.96 and 6,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772, 14,865.96 and 6,056.58 is: 8,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772 : 14,865.96 = 6,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772/14,865.96 = 6,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772x = 14,865.96 × 6,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772x = 90,036,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,036,876.02/10,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.42

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