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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.44, 14,879.88 and 6,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.44, 14,879.88 and 6,067.44 is: 8,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.44 : 14,879.88 = 6,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.44/14,879.88 = 6,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.44x = 14,879.88 × 6,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.44x = 90,282,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,282,779.11/10,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.35

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