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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.50, 14,991.63 and 6,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.50, 14,991.63 and 6,147.80 is: 8,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.50 : 14,991.63 = 6,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.50/14,991.63 = 6,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.50x = 14,991.63 × 6,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.50x = 92,165,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,165,467.96/10,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.96

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