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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.78, 14,486.31 and 6,249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.78, 14,486.31 and 6,249.15 is: 8,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.78 : 14,486.31 = 6,249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.78/14,486.31 = 6,249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.78x = 14,486.31 × 6,249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.78x = 90,527,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,527,124.14/10,497.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.45

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