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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.65, 14,869.14 and 6,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.65, 14,869.14 and 6,058.89 is: 8,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.65 : 14,869.14 = 6,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.65/14,869.14 = 6,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.65x = 14,869.14 × 6,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.65x = 90,090,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,090,483.65/10,774.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.34

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