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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.83, 14,879.49 and 6,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.83, 14,879.49 and 6,066.20 is: 8,370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.83 : 14,879.49 = 6,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.83/14,879.49 = 6,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.83x = 14,879.49 × 6,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.83x = 90,261,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261,887.84/10,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.89

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