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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.46, 14,998.80 and 6,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.46, 14,998.80 and 6,153 is: 8,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.46 : 14,998.80 = 6,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.46/14,998.80 = 6,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.46x = 14,998.80 × 6,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.46x = 92,287,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,287,616.40/10,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.32

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