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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.35, 14,998.89 and 6,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.35, 14,998.89 and 6,156.72 is: 8,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.35 : 14,998.89 = 6,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.35/14,998.89 = 6,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.35x = 14,998.89 × 6,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.35x = 92,343,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343,966.04/10,873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.69

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