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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.67, 14,871.60 and 6,798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.67, 14,871.60 and 6,798.33 is: 9,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.67 : 14,871.60 = 6,798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.67/14,871.60 = 6,798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.67x = 14,871.60 × 6,798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.67x = 101,102,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,102,044.43/10,778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.83

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