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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.72, 14,947.67 and 6,052.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.72, 14,947.67 and 6,052.07 is: 8,351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.72 : 14,947.67 = 6,052.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.72/14,947.67 = 6,052.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.72x = 14,947.67 × 6,052.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.72x = 90,464,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,464,397.68/10,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.04

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