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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.56, 14,994.53 and 6,148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.56, 14,994.53 and 6,148.86 is: 8,486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.56 : 14,994.53 = 6,148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.56/14,994.53 = 6,148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.56x = 14,994.53 × 6,148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.56x = 92,199,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,199,265.74/10,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.24

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