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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,862.88, 14,990.34 and 6,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,862.88, 14,990.34 and 6,147.26 is: 8,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862.88 : 14,990.34 = 6,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862.88/14,990.34 = 6,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862.88x = 14,990.34 × 6,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862.88x = 92,149,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,149,517.47/10,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.97

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