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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.78, 14,997.90 and 6,087.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.78, 14,997.90 and 6,087.93 is: 8,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.78 : 14,997.90 = 6,087.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.78/14,997.90 = 6,087.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.78x = 14,997.90 × 6,087.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.78x = 91,306,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,306,165.35/10,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.55

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