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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.41, 14,874.06 and 6,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.41, 14,874.06 and 6,062.68 is: 8,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.41 : 14,874.06 = 6,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.41/14,874.06 = 6,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.41x = 14,874.06 × 6,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.41x = 90,176,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,176,666.08/10,778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.42

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