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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.97, 14,957.46 and 6,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.97, 14,957.46 and 6,058.92 is: 8,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.97 : 14,957.46 = 6,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.97/14,957.46 = 6,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.97x = 14,957.46 × 6,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.97x = 90,626,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,626,126.67/10,838.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.14

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