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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.24, 14,996.40 and 6,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.24, 14,996.40 and 6,151.52 is: 8,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.24 : 14,996.40 = 6,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.24/14,996.40 = 6,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.24x = 14,996.40 × 6,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.24x = 92,250,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,250,654.53/10,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.10

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