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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.05, 14,996.44 and 6,151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.05, 14,996.44 and 6,151.17 is: 8,488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.05 : 14,996.44 = 6,151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.05/14,996.44 = 6,151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.05x = 14,996.44 × 6,151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.05x = 92,245,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245,651.83/10,867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.56

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