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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.62, 14,907.78 and 6,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.62, 14,907.78 and 6,086.34 is: 8,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.62 : 14,907.78 = 6,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.62/14,907.78 = 6,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.62x = 14,907.78 × 6,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.62x = 90,733,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,733,817.73/10,801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.02

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