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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.29, 14,869.91 and 6,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.29, 14,869.91 and 6,059.49 is: 8,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.29 : 14,869.91 = 6,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.29/14,869.91 = 6,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.29x = 14,869.91 × 6,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.29x = 90,104,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,104,070.95/10,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.88

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