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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.63, 14,908.86 and 6,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.63, 14,908.86 and 6,087.99 is: 8,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.63 : 14,908.86 = 6,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.63/14,908.86 = 6,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.63x = 14,908.86 × 6,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.63x = 90,764,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,764,990.59/10,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.34

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