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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.32, 14,988.12 and 6,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.32, 14,988.12 and 6,145.76 is: 8,481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.32 : 14,988.12 = 6,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.32/14,988.12 = 6,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.32x = 14,988.12 × 6,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.32x = 92,113,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,113,388.37/10,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.65

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