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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.27, 14,908.06 and 6,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.27, 14,908.06 and 6,087.46 is: 8,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.27 : 14,908.06 = 6,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.27/14,908.06 = 6,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.27x = 14,908.06 × 6,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.27x = 90,752,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,752,218.93/10,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.22

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