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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.77, 14,881.62 and 6,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.77, 14,881.62 and 6,003.66 is: 8,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.77 : 14,881.62 = 6,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.77/14,881.62 = 6,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.77x = 14,881.62 × 6,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.77x = 89,344,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,344,186.73/10,783.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.06

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