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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.24, 14,993.90 and 6,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.24, 14,993.90 and 6,149.40 is: 8,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.24 : 14,993.90 = 6,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.24/14,993.90 = 6,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.24x = 14,993.90 × 6,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.24x = 92,203,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,203,488.66/10,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.10

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