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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.88, 14,987.62 and 6,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.88, 14,987.62 and 6,145.08 is: 8,480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.88 : 14,987.62 = 6,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.88/14,987.62 = 6,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.88x = 14,987.62 × 6,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.88x = 92,100,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100,123.91/10,859.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.77

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