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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.69, 14,874.44 and 6,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.69, 14,874.44 and 6,062.97 is: 8,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.69 : 14,874.44 = 6,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.69/14,874.44 = 6,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.69x = 14,874.44 × 6,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.69x = 90,183,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,183,283.49/10,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.81

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