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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.79, 14,986.74 and 6,880.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.79, 14,986.74 and 6,880.27 is: 9,495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.79 : 14,986.74 = 6,880.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.79/14,986.74 = 6,880.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.79x = 14,986.74 × 6,880.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.79x = 103,112,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,112,783.22/10,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.79

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