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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.78, 14,860.15 and 6,053.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.78, 14,860.15 and 6,053.77 is: 8,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.78 : 14,860.15 = 6,053.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.78/14,860.15 = 6,053.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.78x = 14,860.15 × 6,053.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.78x = 89,959,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,959,930.27/10,768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.77

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