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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.97, 14,867.28 and 8,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.97, 14,867.28 and 8,783.10 is: 12,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.97 : 14,867.28 = 8,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.97/14,867.28 = 8,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.97x = 14,867.28 × 8,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.97x = 130,580,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,580,806.97/10,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.78

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