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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.06, 14,971.70 and 6,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.06, 14,971.70 and 6,133.32 is: 8,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.06 : 14,971.70 = 6,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.06/14,971.70 = 6,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.06x = 14,971.70 × 6,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.06x = 91,826,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,826,242.38/10,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.76

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