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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.78, 14,959.96 and 6,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.78, 14,959.96 and 6,060.73 is: 8,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.78 : 14,959.96 = 6,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.78/14,959.96 = 6,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.78x = 14,959.96 × 6,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.78x = 90,668,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668,278.37/10,840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.63

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