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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.01, 14,997.04 and 6,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.01, 14,997.04 and 6,151.38 is: 8,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.01 : 14,997.04 = 6,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.01/14,997.04 = 6,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.01x = 14,997.04 × 6,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.01x = 92,252,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,252,491.92/10,868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.44

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