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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.07, 14,991.56 and 6,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.07, 14,991.56 and 6,147.25 is: 8,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.07 : 14,991.56 = 6,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.07/14,991.56 = 6,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.07x = 14,991.56 × 6,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.07x = 92,156,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,156,867.21/10,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.50

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