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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.43, 14,874.96 and 6,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.43, 14,874.96 and 6,063.03 is: 8,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.43 : 14,874.96 = 6,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.43/14,874.96 = 6,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.43x = 14,874.96 × 6,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.43x = 90,187,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,187,328.73/10,778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.39

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