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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.92, 14,969.50 and 6,002.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.92, 14,969.50 and 6,002.37 is: 8,282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.92 : 14,969.50 = 6,002.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.92/14,969.50 = 6,002.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.92x = 14,969.50 × 6,002.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.92x = 89,852,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,852,402.87/10,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.92

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