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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.68, 14,987.50 and 6,080.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.68, 14,987.50 and 6,080.27 is: 8,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.68 : 14,987.50 = 6,080.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.68/14,987.50 = 6,080.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.68x = 14,987.50 × 6,080.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.68x = 91,127,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,127,956.49/10,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.63

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