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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.07, 14,996.54 and 6,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.07, 14,996.54 and 6,151.79 is: 8,489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.07 : 14,996.54 = 6,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.07/14,996.54 = 6,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.07x = 14,996.54 × 6,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.07x = 92,255,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255,534.05/10,867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.46

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