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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.29, 14,993.68 and 6,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.29, 14,993.68 and 6,615.76 is: 9,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.29 : 14,993.68 = 6,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.29/14,993.68 = 6,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.29x = 14,993.68 × 6,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.29x = 99,194,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,194,513.43/10,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.17

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