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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.66, 14,885.64 and 6,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.66, 14,885.64 and 6,006.24 is: 8,288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.66 : 14,885.64 = 6,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.66/14,885.64 = 6,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.66x = 14,885.64 × 6,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.66x = 89,406,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,406,726.39/10,786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.64

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