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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.54, 14,888.29 and 6,071.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.54, 14,888.29 and 6,071.91 is: 8,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.54 : 14,888.29 = 6,071.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.54/14,888.29 = 6,071.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.54x = 14,888.29 × 6,071.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.54x = 90,400,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,400,356.93/10,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.29

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