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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.68, 16,134.33 and 6,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.68, 16,134.33 and 6,087.69 is: 9,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.68 : 16,134.33 = 6,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.68/16,134.33 = 6,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.68x = 16,134.33 × 6,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.68x = 98,220,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,220,799.40/10,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.89

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