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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.82, 14,871.66 and 6,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.82, 14,871.66 and 6,061.82 is: 8,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.82 : 14,871.66 = 6,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.82/14,871.66 = 6,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.82x = 14,871.66 × 6,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.82x = 90,149,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,149,326.02/10,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.34

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