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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.07, 14,955.71 and 6,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.07, 14,955.71 and 6,057.99 is: 8,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.07 : 14,955.71 = 6,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.07/14,955.71 = 6,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.07x = 14,955.71 × 6,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.07x = 90,601,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,601,511.33/10,838.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.56

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