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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.95, 14,984.06 and 6,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.95, 14,984.06 and 6,382.35 is: 8,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.95 : 14,984.06 = 6,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.95/14,984.06 = 6,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.95x = 14,984.06 × 6,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.95x = 95,633,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,633,483.43/10,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.88

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