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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.24, 14,991.81 and 6,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.24, 14,991.81 and 6,148.84 is: 8,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.24 : 14,991.81 = 6,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.24/14,991.81 = 6,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.24x = 14,991.81 × 6,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.24x = 92,182,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,182,241.00/10,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.92

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