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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.71, 14,906.30 and 6,087.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.71, 14,906.30 and 6,087.51 is: 8,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.71 : 14,906.30 = 6,087.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.71/14,906.30 = 6,087.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.71x = 14,906.30 × 6,087.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.71x = 90,742,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,742,219.88/10,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.73

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