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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,858.36, 10,237.88 and 6,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,858.36, 10,237.88 and 6,027.99 is: 8,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,858.36 : 10,237.88 = 6,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,858.36/10,237.88 = 6,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,858.36x = 10,237.88 × 6,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,858.36x = 61,713,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,713,808.12/6,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.33

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