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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.76, 14,993.10 and 6,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.76, 14,993.10 and 6,149.06 is: 8,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.76 : 14,993.10 = 6,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.76/14,993.10 = 6,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.76x = 14,993.10 × 6,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.76x = 92,193,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,193,471.49/10,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.55

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