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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.11, 14,995.88 and 6,151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.11, 14,995.88 and 6,151.11 is: 8,488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.11 : 14,995.88 = 6,151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.11/14,995.88 = 6,151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.11x = 14,995.88 × 6,151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.11x = 92,241,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,241,276.67/10,867.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.11

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