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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,758.78, 14,847.06 and 6,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,758.78, 14,847.06 and 6,282.72 is: 8,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,758.78 : 14,847.06 = 6,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,758.78/14,847.06 = 6,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,758.78x = 14,847.06 × 6,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,758.78x = 93,279,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,279,920.80/10,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.12

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