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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,781.87, 14,878.98 and 6,001.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,781.87, 14,878.98 and 6,001.71 is: 8,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,781.87 : 14,878.98 = 6,001.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,781.87/14,878.98 = 6,001.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,781.87x = 14,878.98 × 6,001.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,781.87x = 89,299,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,299,299.20/10,781.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.36

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