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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.13, 14,998.01 and 6,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.13, 14,998.01 and 6,153.93 is: 8,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.13 : 14,998.01 = 6,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.13/14,998.01 = 6,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.13x = 14,998.01 × 6,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.13x = 92,296,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,296,703.68/10,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.42

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