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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.77, 14,985.59 and 6,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.77, 14,985.59 and 6,143.13 is: 8,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.77 : 14,985.59 = 6,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.77/14,985.59 = 6,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.77x = 14,985.59 × 6,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.77x = 92,058,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,058,396.78/10,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.79

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