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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.41, 14,872.68 and 6,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.41, 14,872.68 and 6,061.68 is: 8,365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.41 : 14,872.68 = 6,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.41/14,872.68 = 6,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.41x = 14,872.68 × 6,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.41x = 90,153,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,153,426.90/10,777.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.04

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