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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.32, 14,872.83 and 6,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.32, 14,872.83 and 6,061.60 is: 8,365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.32 : 14,872.83 = 6,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.32/14,872.83 = 6,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.32x = 14,872.83 × 6,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.32x = 90,153,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,153,146.33/10,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.08

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