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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.34, 14,998.68 and 6,088.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.34, 14,998.68 and 6,088.49 is: 8,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.34 : 14,998.68 = 6,088.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.34/14,998.68 = 6,088.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.34x = 14,998.68 × 6,088.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.34x = 91,319,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,319,238.20/10,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.32

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