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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.20, 14,970.33 and 6,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.20, 14,970.33 and 6,069.12 is: 8,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.20 : 14,970.33 = 6,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.20/14,970.33 = 6,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.20x = 14,970.33 × 6,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.20x = 90,856,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,856,729.21/10,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.51

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