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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.08, 14,907.16 and 6,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.08, 14,907.16 and 6,086.52 is: 8,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.08 : 14,907.16 = 6,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.08/14,907.16 = 6,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.08x = 14,907.16 × 6,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.08x = 90,732,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732,727.48/10,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.56

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