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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.52, 14,998.01 and 6,152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.52, 14,998.01 and 6,152.51 is: 8,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.52 : 14,998.01 = 6,152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.52/14,998.01 = 6,152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.52x = 14,998.01 × 6,152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.52x = 92,275,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,275,300.75/10,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.93

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