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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.93, 14,867.37 and 6,057.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.93, 14,867.37 and 6,057.53 is: 8,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.93 : 14,867.37 = 6,057.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.93/14,867.37 = 6,057.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.93x = 14,867.37 × 6,057.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.93x = 90,059,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,059,539.80/10,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.80

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