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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.38, 14,879.81 and 6,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.38, 14,879.81 and 6,066.66 is: 8,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.38 : 14,879.81 = 6,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.38/14,879.81 = 6,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.38x = 14,879.81 × 6,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.38x = 90,270,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,270,748.13/10,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.06

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