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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.52, 14,999.39 and 6,153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.52, 14,999.39 and 6,153.51 is: 8,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.52 : 14,999.39 = 6,153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.52/14,999.39 = 6,153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.52x = 14,999.39 × 6,153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.52x = 92,298,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,298,896.36/10,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.32

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