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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.20, 14,994.72 and 6,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.20, 14,994.72 and 6,392.52 is: 8,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.20 : 14,994.72 = 6,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.20/14,994.72 = 6,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.20x = 14,994.72 × 6,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.20x = 95,854,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,854,047.49/10,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.06

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