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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.05, 14,984.26 and 6,609.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.05, 14,984.26 and 6,609.29 is: 9,120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.05 : 14,984.26 = 6,609.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.05/14,984.26 = 6,609.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.05x = 14,984.26 × 6,609.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.05x = 99,035,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,035,244.85/10,858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.91

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