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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.99, 14,879.75 and 6,067.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.99, 14,879.75 and 6,067.17 is: 8,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.99 : 14,879.75 = 6,067.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.99/14,879.75 = 6,067.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.99x = 14,879.75 × 6,067.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.99x = 90,277,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277,942.47/10,782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.26

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