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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.24, 14,998.04 and 6,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.24, 14,998.04 and 6,152.40 is: 8,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.24 : 14,998.04 = 6,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.24/14,998.04 = 6,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.24x = 14,998.04 × 6,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.24x = 92,273,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,273,941.30/10,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.24

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