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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.87, 14,486.58 and 6,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.87, 14,486.58 and 6,249.33 is: 8,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.87 : 14,486.58 = 6,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.87/14,486.58 = 6,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.87x = 14,486.58 × 6,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.87x = 90,531,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,531,418.99/10,497.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.79

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