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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.78, 14,957.21 and 6,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.78, 14,957.21 and 6,058.73 is: 8,360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.78 : 14,957.21 = 6,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.78/14,957.21 = 6,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.78x = 14,957.21 × 6,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.78x = 90,621,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,621,732.09/10,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.88

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