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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.38, 14,933.97 and 6,852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.38, 14,933.97 and 6,852.36 is: 9,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.38 : 14,933.97 = 6,852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.38/14,933.97 = 6,852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.38x = 14,933.97 × 6,852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.38x = 102,332,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,332,938.67/10,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.06

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