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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.74, 14,875.14 and 6,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.74, 14,875.14 and 6,063.02 is: 8,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.74 : 14,875.14 = 6,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.74/14,875.14 = 6,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.74x = 14,875.14 × 6,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.74x = 90,188,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,188,275.47/10,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.24

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