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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.98, 14,953.44 and 6,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.98, 14,953.44 and 6,055.97 is: 8,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.98 : 14,953.44 = 6,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.98/14,953.44 = 6,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.98x = 14,953.44 × 6,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.98x = 90,557,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,557,584.04/10,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.12

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