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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,618.76, 14,655.38 and 6,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,618.76, 14,655.38 and 6,082.86 is: 8,395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,618.76 : 14,655.38 = 6,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,618.76/14,655.38 = 6,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,618.76x = 14,655.38 × 6,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,618.76x = 89,146,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,146,683.55/10,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.20

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