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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.60, 14,869.77 and 6,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.60, 14,869.77 and 6,058.91 is: 8,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.60 : 14,869.77 = 6,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.60/14,869.77 = 6,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.60x = 14,869.77 × 6,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.60x = 90,094,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,094,598.15/10,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.76

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