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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,862.61, 14,990.67 and 6,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,862.61, 14,990.67 and 6,082.52 is: 8,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862.61 : 14,990.67 = 6,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862.61/14,990.67 = 6,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862.61x = 14,990.67 × 6,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862.61x = 91,180,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,180,975.14/10,862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.02

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