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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.82, 14,866.34 and 6,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.82, 14,866.34 and 6,057.11 is: 8,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.82 : 14,866.34 = 6,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.82/14,866.34 = 6,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.82x = 14,866.34 × 6,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.82x = 90,046,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,046,952.06/10,772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.72

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