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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.44, 14,994.66 and 6,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.44, 14,994.66 and 6,149.62 is: 8,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.44 : 14,994.66 = 6,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.44/14,994.66 = 6,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.44x = 14,994.66 × 6,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.44x = 92,211,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,211,461.03/10,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.68

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