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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.68, 14,997.32 and 6,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.68, 14,997.32 and 6,151.92 is: 8,489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.68 : 14,997.32 = 6,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.68/14,997.32 = 6,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.68x = 14,997.32 × 6,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.68x = 92,262,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,262,312.85/10,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.61

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