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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.41, 14,347.32 and 6,148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.41, 14,347.32 and 6,148.63 is: 8,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.41 : 14,347.32 = 6,148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.41/14,347.32 = 6,148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.41x = 14,347.32 × 6,148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.41x = 88,216,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,216,362.17/10,397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.46

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