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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.77, 14,888.52 and 6,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.77, 14,888.52 and 6,008.67 is: 8,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.77 : 14,888.52 = 6,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.77/14,888.52 = 6,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.77x = 14,888.52 × 6,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.77x = 89,460,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,460,203.47/10,788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.98

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