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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,830.46, 14,946.06 and 6,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,830.46, 14,946.06 and 6,114.74 is: 8,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,830.46 : 14,946.06 = 6,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,830.46/14,946.06 = 6,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,830.46x = 14,946.06 × 6,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,830.46x = 91,391,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,391,308.29/10,830.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.36

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