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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.51, 14,989.83 and 6,612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.51, 14,989.83 and 6,612.97 is: 9,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.51 : 14,989.83 = 6,612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.51/14,989.83 = 6,612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.51x = 14,989.83 × 6,612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.51x = 99,127,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,127,275.57/10,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.32

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