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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.96, 14,995.08 and 6,389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.96, 14,995.08 and 6,389.90 is: 8,818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.96 : 14,995.08 = 6,389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.96/14,995.08 = 6,389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.96x = 14,995.08 × 6,389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.96x = 95,816,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,816,986.72/10,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.09

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