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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.96, 14,867.52 and 6,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.96, 14,867.52 and 6,057.68 is: 8,360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.96 : 14,867.52 = 6,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.96/14,867.52 = 6,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.96x = 14,867.52 × 6,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.96x = 90,062,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,062,678.55/10,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.07

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