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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.96, 14,875.54 and 6,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.96, 14,875.54 and 6,063.54 is: 8,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.96 : 14,875.54 = 6,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.96/14,875.54 = 6,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.96x = 14,875.54 × 6,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.96x = 90,198,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,198,431.81/10,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.01

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