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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.76, 14,953.40 and 6,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.76, 14,953.40 and 6,055.78 is: 8,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.76 : 14,953.40 = 6,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.76/14,953.40 = 6,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.76x = 14,953.40 × 6,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.76x = 90,554,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,554,534.48/10,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.01

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