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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.26, 14,885.93 and 6,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.26, 14,885.93 and 6,007.12 is: 8,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.26 : 14,885.93 = 6,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.26/14,885.93 = 6,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.26x = 14,885.93 × 6,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.26x = 89,421,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,421,567.82/10,786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.32

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