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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.11, 14,991.30 and 6,147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.11, 14,991.30 and 6,147.39 is: 8,483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.11 : 14,991.30 = 6,147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.11/14,991.30 = 6,147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.11x = 14,991.30 × 6,147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.11x = 92,157,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,157,307.45/10,863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.51

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