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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.61, 14,841.81 and 6,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.61, 14,841.81 and 6,773.78 is: 9,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.61 : 14,841.81 = 6,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.61/14,841.81 = 6,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.61x = 14,841.81 × 6,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.61x = 100,535,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,535,081.53/10,759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.75

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