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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.61, 14,873.61 and 5,998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.61, 14,873.61 and 5,998.17 is: 8,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.61 : 14,873.61 = 5,998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.61/14,873.61 = 5,998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.61x = 14,873.61 × 5,998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.61x = 89,214,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,214,441.29/10,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.99

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