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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.99, 14,984.58 and 6,143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.99, 14,984.58 and 6,143.58 is: 8,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.99 : 14,984.58 = 6,143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.99/14,984.58 = 6,143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.99x = 14,984.58 × 6,143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.99x = 92,058,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,058,891.07/10,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.67

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