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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.52, 14,868.18 and 6,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.52, 14,868.18 and 6,056.52 is: 8,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.52 : 14,868.18 = 6,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.52/14,868.18 = 6,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.52x = 14,868.18 × 6,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.52x = 90,049,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,049,429.53/10,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.18

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