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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.16, 14,971.92 and 6,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.16, 14,971.92 and 6,133.16 is: 8,463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.16 : 14,971.92 = 6,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.16/14,971.92 = 6,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.16x = 14,971.92 × 6,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.16x = 91,825,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,825,180.87/10,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.81

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