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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.48, 14,868.81 and 6,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.48, 14,868.81 and 6,057.84 is: 8,360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.48 : 14,868.81 = 6,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.48/14,868.81 = 6,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.48x = 14,868.81 × 6,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.48x = 90,072,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,072,871.97/10,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.61

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