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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.36, 14,879.70 and 6,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.36, 14,879.70 and 6,066.54 is: 8,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.36 : 14,879.70 = 6,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.36/14,879.70 = 6,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.36x = 14,879.70 × 6,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.36x = 90,268,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,268,295.24/10,782.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.85

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