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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.67, 14,950.37 and 6,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.67, 14,950.37 and 6,298.59 is: 8,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.67 : 14,950.37 = 6,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.67/14,950.37 = 6,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.67x = 14,950.37 × 6,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.67x = 94,166,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,166,250.98/10,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.59

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