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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.95, 14,885.59 and 6,007.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.95, 14,885.59 and 6,007.09 is: 8,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.95 : 14,885.59 = 6,007.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.95/14,885.59 = 6,007.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.95x = 14,885.59 × 6,007.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.95x = 89,419,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,419,078.83/10,786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.56

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