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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,862.07, 14,989.55 and 6,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,862.07, 14,989.55 and 6,146.34 is: 8,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862.07 : 14,989.55 = 6,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862.07/14,989.55 = 6,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862.07x = 14,989.55 × 6,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862.07x = 92,130,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130,840.02/10,862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.89

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