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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.13, 14,993.40 and 6,883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.13, 14,993.40 and 6,883.79 is: 9,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.13 : 14,993.40 = 6,883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.13/14,993.40 = 6,883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.13x = 14,993.40 × 6,883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.13x = 103,211,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,211,367.83/10,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.20

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