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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.70, 14,874.50 and 6,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.70, 14,874.50 and 6,063 is: 8,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.70 : 14,874.50 = 6,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.70/14,874.50 = 6,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.70x = 14,874.50 × 6,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.70x = 90,184,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,184,093.50/10,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.88

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