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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.93, 14,486.81 and 6,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.93, 14,486.81 and 6,248.03 is: 8,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.93 : 14,486.81 = 6,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.93/14,486.81 = 6,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.93x = 14,486.81 × 6,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.93x = 90,513,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,513,919.81/10,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.07

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