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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.56, 14,993.15 and 6,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.56, 14,993.15 and 6,147.86 is: 8,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.56 : 14,993.15 = 6,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.56/14,993.15 = 6,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.56x = 14,993.15 × 6,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.56x = 92,175,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,175,681.45/10,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.85

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