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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.08, 14,984.51 and 6,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.08, 14,984.51 and 6,381.76 is: 8,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.08 : 14,984.51 = 6,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.08/14,984.51 = 6,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.08x = 14,984.51 × 6,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.08x = 95,627,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627,584.00/10,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.05

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