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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.96, 14,870.79 and 6,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.96, 14,870.79 and 6,060.24 is: 8,363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.96 : 14,870.79 = 6,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.96/14,870.79 = 6,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.96x = 14,870.79 × 6,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.96x = 90,120,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,120,556.39/10,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.11

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