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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.58, 14,993.36 and 6,148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.58, 14,993.36 and 6,148.86 is: 8,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.58 : 14,993.36 = 6,148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.58/14,993.36 = 6,148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.58x = 14,993.36 × 6,148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.58x = 92,192,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192,071.57/10,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.56

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