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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.77, 14,893.11 and 6,755.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.77, 14,893.11 and 6,755.22 is: 9,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.77 : 14,893.11 = 6,755.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.77/14,893.11 = 6,755.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.77x = 14,893.11 × 6,755.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.77x = 100,606,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,606,234.53/10,786.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.82

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