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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.72, 14,948.97 and 6,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.72, 14,948.97 and 6,052.73 is: 8,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.72 : 14,948.97 = 6,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.72/14,948.97 = 6,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.72x = 14,948.97 × 6,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.72x = 90,482,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,482,004.44/10,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.66

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