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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,862.49, 14,992.58 and 6,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,862.49, 14,992.58 and 6,614.96 is: 9,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862.49 : 14,992.58 = 6,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862.49/14,992.58 = 6,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862.49x = 14,992.58 × 6,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862.49x = 99,175,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,175,317.00/10,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.07

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