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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.87, 14,873.31 and 6,062.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.87, 14,873.31 and 6,062.15 is: 8,365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.87 : 14,873.31 = 6,062.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.87/14,873.31 = 6,062.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.87x = 14,873.31 × 6,062.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.87x = 90,164,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,164,161.85/10,777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.68

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