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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.99, 14,870.70 and 6,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.99, 14,870.70 and 6,060.24 is: 8,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.99 : 14,870.70 = 6,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.99/14,870.70 = 6,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.99x = 14,870.70 × 6,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.99x = 90,120,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,120,010.97/10,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.04

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