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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.61, 14,872.94 and 6,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.61, 14,872.94 and 6,061.89 is: 8,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.61 : 14,872.94 = 6,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.61/14,872.94 = 6,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.61x = 14,872.94 × 6,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.61x = 90,158,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158,095.95/10,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.32

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