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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.72, 14,971.90 and 6,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.72, 14,971.90 and 6,133 is: 8,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.72 : 14,971.90 = 6,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.72/14,971.90 = 6,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.72x = 14,971.90 × 6,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.72x = 91,822,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,822,662.70/10,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.92

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