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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.91, 14,957.41 and 6,058.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.91, 14,957.41 and 6,058.55 is: 8,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.91 : 14,957.41 = 6,058.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.91/14,957.41 = 6,058.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.91x = 14,957.41 × 6,058.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.91x = 90,620,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,620,165.83/10,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.63

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