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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,789.26, 14,888.70 and 6,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,789.26, 14,888.70 and 6,009.45 is: 8,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,789.26 : 14,888.70 = 6,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,789.26/14,888.70 = 6,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,789.26x = 14,888.70 × 6,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,789.26x = 89,472,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,472,898.22/10,789.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.77

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