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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770.78, 14,863.74 and 6,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770.78, 14,863.74 and 6,294.72 is: 8,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770.78 : 14,863.74 = 6,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770.78/14,863.74 = 6,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770.78x = 14,863.74 × 6,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770.78x = 93,563,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,563,081.45/10,770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.75

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