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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.01, 14,995.53 and 6,328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.01, 14,995.53 and 6,328.98 is: 8,733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.01 : 14,995.53 = 6,328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.01/14,995.53 = 6,328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.01x = 14,995.53 × 6,328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.01x = 94,906,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,906,409.46/10,867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.45

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