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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.89, 14,750.64 and 6,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.89, 14,750.64 and 6,152.08 is: 8,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.89 : 14,750.64 = 6,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.89/14,750.64 = 6,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.89x = 14,750.64 × 6,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.89x = 90,747,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,747,117.33/10,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.85

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