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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782, 14,879.52 and 6,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782, 14,879.52 and 6,066 is: 8,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782 : 14,879.52 = 6,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782/14,879.52 = 6,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782x = 14,879.52 × 6,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782x = 90,259,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259,168.32/10,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.28

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