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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.96, 14,871.66 and 6,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.96, 14,871.66 and 6,060.68 is: 8,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.96 : 14,871.66 = 6,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.96/14,871.66 = 6,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.96x = 14,871.66 × 6,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.96x = 90,132,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,132,372.33/10,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.21

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