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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,776.78, 14,871.81 and 6,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,776.78, 14,871.81 and 6,061.06 is: 8,364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,776.78 : 14,871.81 = 6,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,776.78/14,871.81 = 6,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,776.78x = 14,871.81 × 6,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,776.78x = 90,139,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,139,001.92/10,776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.19

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