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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.40, 14,951.34 and 6,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.40, 14,951.34 and 6,055.14 is: 8,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.40 : 14,951.34 = 6,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.40/14,951.34 = 6,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.40x = 14,951.34 × 6,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.40x = 90,532,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,532,456.89/10,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.25

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