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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.98, 14,873.46 and 6,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.98, 14,873.46 and 6,062.25 is: 8,365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.98 : 14,873.46 = 6,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.98/14,873.46 = 6,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.98x = 14,873.46 × 6,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.98x = 90,166,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,166,632.89/10,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.82

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