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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.77, 14,961.97 and 6,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.77, 14,961.97 and 6,061.58 is: 8,365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.77 : 14,961.97 = 6,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.77/14,961.97 = 6,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.77x = 14,961.97 × 6,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.77x = 90,693,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,693,217.05/10,841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.16

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