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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.51, 14,878.66 and 6,066.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.51, 14,878.66 and 6,066.69 is: 8,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.51 : 14,878.66 = 6,066.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.51/14,878.66 = 6,066.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.51x = 14,878.66 × 6,066.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.51x = 90,264,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,264,217.84/10,782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.35

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