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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.72, 14,889.78 and 6,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.72, 14,889.78 and 6,073.08 is: 8,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.72 : 14,889.78 = 6,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.72/14,889.78 = 6,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.72x = 14,889.78 × 6,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.72x = 90,426,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426,825.12/10,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.61

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