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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.68, 14,870.59 and 6,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.68, 14,870.59 and 6,059.96 is: 8,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.68 : 14,870.59 = 6,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.68/14,870.59 = 6,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.68x = 14,870.59 × 6,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.68x = 90,115,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,115,230.49/10,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.83

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