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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.53, 14,865.33 and 6,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.53, 14,865.33 and 6,057.52 is: 8,358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.53 : 14,865.33 = 6,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.53/14,865.33 = 6,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.53x = 14,865.33 × 6,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.53x = 90,047,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,047,033.78/10,772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.95

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