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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.57, 14,995.85 and 6,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.57, 14,995.85 and 6,151.29 is: 8,488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.57 : 14,995.85 = 6,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.57/14,995.85 = 6,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.57x = 14,995.85 × 6,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.57x = 92,243,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,243,791.39/10,866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.77

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