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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.53, 14,970.32 and 6,067.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.53, 14,970.32 and 6,067.91 is: 8,374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.53 : 14,970.32 = 6,067.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.53/14,970.32 = 6,067.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.53x = 14,970.32 × 6,067.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.53x = 90,838,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,838,607.03/10,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.13

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