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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,787.53, 14,886.03 and 6,007.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,787.53, 14,886.03 and 6,007.33 is: 8,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,787.53 : 14,886.03 = 6,007.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,787.53/14,886.03 = 6,007.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,787.53x = 14,886.03 × 6,007.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,787.53x = 89,425,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,425,294.60/10,787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.69

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