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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.66, 14,889.77 and 6,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.66, 14,889.77 and 6,073.86 is: 8,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.66 : 14,889.77 = 6,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.66/14,889.77 = 6,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.66x = 14,889.77 × 6,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.66x = 90,438,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,438,378.41/10,788.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.73

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