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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,830.95, 14,938.71 and 6,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,830.95, 14,938.71 and 6,848.22 is: 9,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,830.95 : 14,938.71 = 6,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,830.95/14,938.71 = 6,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,830.95x = 14,938.71 × 6,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,830.95x = 102,303,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,303,572.60/10,830.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.49

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