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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.76, 14,959.67 and 6,061.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.76, 14,959.67 and 6,061.79 is: 8,364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.76 : 14,959.67 = 6,061.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.76/14,959.67 = 6,061.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.76x = 14,959.67 × 6,061.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.76x = 90,682,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,682,272.90/10,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.17

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