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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.78, 14,916.07 and 6,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.78, 14,916.07 and 6,028.72 is: 8,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.78 : 14,916.07 = 6,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.78/14,916.07 = 6,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.78x = 14,916.07 × 6,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.78x = 89,924,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,924,779.78/10,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.61

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