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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.68, 14,986.52 and 6,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.68, 14,986.52 and 6,383.52 is: 8,809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.68 : 14,986.52 = 6,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.68/14,986.52 = 6,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.68x = 14,986.52 × 6,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.68x = 95,666,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,666,750.15/10,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.35

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