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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.42, 14,997.63 and 6,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.42, 14,997.63 and 6,087.25 is: 8,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.42 : 14,997.63 = 6,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.42/14,997.63 = 6,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.42x = 14,997.63 × 6,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.42x = 91,294,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,294,323.22/10,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.74

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