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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.51, 14,969.34 and 6,132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.51, 14,969.34 and 6,132.69 is: 8,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.51 : 14,969.34 = 6,132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.51/14,969.34 = 6,132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.51x = 14,969.34 × 6,132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.51x = 91,802,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,802,321.72/10,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.21

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