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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.54, 14,985.72 and 6,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.54, 14,985.72 and 6,324.18 is: 8,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.54 : 14,985.72 = 6,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.54/14,985.72 = 6,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.54x = 14,985.72 × 6,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.54x = 94,772,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772,390.71/10,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.31

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