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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.42, 14,993.72 and 6,084.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.42, 14,993.72 and 6,084.11 is: 8,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.42 : 14,993.72 = 6,084.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.42/14,993.72 = 6,084.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.42x = 14,993.72 × 6,084.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.42x = 91,223,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,223,471.67/10,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.54

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