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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.48, 14,998.26 and 6,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.48, 14,998.26 and 6,152.66 is: 8,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.48 : 14,998.26 = 6,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.48/14,998.26 = 6,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.48x = 14,998.26 × 6,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.48x = 92,279,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,279,194.37/10,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.53

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