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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.32, 14,996.88 and 6,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.32, 14,996.88 and 6,152.04 is: 8,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.32 : 14,996.88 = 6,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.32/14,996.88 = 6,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.32x = 14,996.88 × 6,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.32x = 92,261,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,261,405.64/10,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.80

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