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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.52, 14,984.52 and 6,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.52, 14,984.52 and 6,382.70 is: 8,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.52 : 14,984.52 = 6,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.52/14,984.52 = 6,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.52x = 14,984.52 × 6,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.52x = 95,641,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,641,695.80/10,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.99

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