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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.32, 14,982.66 and 6,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.32, 14,982.66 and 6,141.60 is: 8,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.32 : 14,982.66 = 6,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.32/14,982.66 = 6,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.32x = 14,982.66 × 6,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.32x = 92,017,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,017,504.66/10,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.38

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