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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,779.36, 14,874.46 and 6,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,779.36, 14,874.46 and 6,063.28 is: 8,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,779.36 : 14,874.46 = 6,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,779.36/14,874.46 = 6,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,779.36x = 14,874.46 × 6,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,779.36x = 90,188,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,188,015.83/10,779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.73

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