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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.59, 14,993.76 and 6,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.59, 14,993.76 and 6,086.82 is: 8,397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.59 : 14,993.76 = 6,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.59/14,993.76 = 6,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.59x = 14,993.76 × 6,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.59x = 91,264,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,264,318.24/10,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.84

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