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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,780.90, 14,877.88 and 6,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,780.90, 14,877.88 and 6,065.28 is: 8,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,780.90 : 14,877.88 = 6,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,780.90/14,877.88 = 6,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,780.90x = 14,877.88 × 6,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,780.90x = 90,238,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238,492.84/10,780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.22

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