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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.06, 14,965.98 and 6,863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.06, 14,965.98 and 6,863.26 is: 9,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.06 : 14,965.98 = 6,863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.06/14,965.98 = 6,863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.06x = 14,965.98 × 6,863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.06x = 102,715,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,715,411.89/10,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.68

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