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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.13, 14,993.87 and 6,150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.13, 14,993.87 and 6,150.93 is: 8,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.13 : 14,993.87 = 6,150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.13/14,993.87 = 6,150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.13x = 14,993.87 × 6,150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.13x = 92,226,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226,244.80/10,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.28

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