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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.54, 14,971.02 and 6,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.54, 14,971.02 and 6,601.02 is: 9,109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.54 : 14,971.02 = 6,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.54/14,971.02 = 6,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.54x = 14,971.02 × 6,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.54x = 98,824,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,824,002.44/10,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.43

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