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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.79, 14,870.60 and 6,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.79, 14,870.60 and 6,059.99 is: 8,363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.79 : 14,870.60 = 6,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.79/14,870.60 = 6,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.79x = 14,870.60 × 6,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.79x = 90,115,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,115,687.29/10,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.57

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