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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.23, 14,985.02 and 6,078.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.23, 14,985.02 and 6,078.08 is: 8,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.23 : 14,985.02 = 6,078.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.23/14,985.02 = 6,078.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.23x = 14,985.02 × 6,078.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.23x = 91,080,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,080,150.36/10,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.12

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