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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.46, 14,969.29 and 6,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.46, 14,969.29 and 6,131.74 is: 8,461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.46 : 14,969.29 = 6,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.46/14,969.29 = 6,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.46x = 14,969.29 × 6,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.46x = 91,787,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,787,764.51/10,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,461.69

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