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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.06, 14,994.74 and 6,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.06, 14,994.74 and 6,084.93 is: 8,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.06 : 14,994.74 = 6,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.06/14,994.74 = 6,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.06x = 14,994.74 × 6,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.06x = 91,241,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,241,837.87/10,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.73

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