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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.56, 14,997.28 and 6,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.56, 14,997.28 and 6,150.86 is: 8,488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.56 : 14,997.28 = 6,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.56/14,997.28 = 6,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.56x = 14,997.28 × 6,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.56x = 92,246,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,246,169.66/10,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.99

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