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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.95, 14,982.92 and 6,612.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.95, 14,982.92 and 6,612.23 is: 9,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.95 : 14,982.92 = 6,612.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.95/14,982.92 = 6,612.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.95x = 14,982.92 × 6,612.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.95x = 99,070,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,070,513.11/10,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.40

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