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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,861.59, 14,989.55 and 6,147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,861.59, 14,989.55 and 6,147.39 is: 8,483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,861.59 : 14,989.55 = 6,147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,861.59/14,989.55 = 6,147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,861.59x = 14,989.55 × 6,147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,861.59x = 92,146,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,146,579.04/10,861.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.71

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