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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.23, 14,881.52 and 6,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.23, 14,881.52 and 6,069.60 is: 8,374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.23 : 14,881.52 = 6,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.23/14,881.52 = 6,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.23x = 14,881.52 × 6,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.23x = 90,324,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,324,888.97/10,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.09

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