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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.27, 14,998.40 and 6,088.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.27, 14,998.40 and 6,088.17 is: 8,401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.27 : 14,998.40 = 6,088.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.27/14,998.40 = 6,088.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.27x = 14,998.40 × 6,088.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.27x = 91,312,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,312,808.93/10,868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.78

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