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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.23, 14,972.59 and 6,133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.23, 14,972.59 and 6,133.51 is: 8,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.23 : 14,972.59 = 6,133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.23/14,972.59 = 6,133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.23x = 14,972.59 × 6,133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.23x = 91,834,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,834,530.49/10,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.61

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