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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.89, 14,980.73 and 6,877.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.89, 14,980.73 and 6,877.05 is: 9,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.89 : 14,980.73 = 6,877.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.89/14,980.73 = 6,877.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.89x = 14,980.73 × 6,877.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.89x = 103,023,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023,194.86/10,848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.20

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