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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,789.19, 14,888.91 and 6,009.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,789.19, 14,888.91 and 6,009.01 is: 8,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,789.19 : 14,888.91 = 6,009.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,789.19/14,888.91 = 6,009.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,789.19x = 14,888.91 × 6,009.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,789.19x = 89,467,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,467,571.86/10,789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.33

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