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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.61, 14,874.31 and 6,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.61, 14,874.31 and 6,062.89 is: 8,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.61 : 14,874.31 = 6,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.61/14,874.31 = 6,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.61x = 14,874.31 × 6,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.61x = 90,181,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,181,305.36/10,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.69

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