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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.68, 14,994.96 and 6,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.68, 14,994.96 and 6,150.64 is: 8,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.68 : 14,994.96 = 6,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.68/14,994.96 = 6,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.68x = 14,994.96 × 6,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.68x = 92,228,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,228,600.77/10,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.07

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