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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.25, 14,870.70 and 6,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.25, 14,870.70 and 6,059.88 is: 8,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.25 : 14,870.70 = 6,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.25/14,870.70 = 6,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.25x = 14,870.70 × 6,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.25x = 90,114,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,114,657.52/10,775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.12

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