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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.94, 14,872.76 and 6,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.94, 14,872.76 and 6,061.31 is: 8,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.94 : 14,872.76 = 6,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.94/14,872.76 = 6,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.94x = 14,872.76 × 6,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.94x = 90,148,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,148,438.52/10,777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.16

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