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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.29, 14,969.93 and 6,067.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.29, 14,969.93 and 6,067.89 is: 8,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.29 : 14,969.93 = 6,067.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.29/14,969.93 = 6,067.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.29x = 14,969.93 × 6,067.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.29x = 90,835,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,835,858.21/10,848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.29

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