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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.27, 14,971.28 and 6,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.27, 14,971.28 and 6,068.38 is: 8,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.27 : 14,971.28 = 6,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.27/14,971.28 = 6,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.27x = 14,971.28 × 6,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.27x = 90,851,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,851,461.14/10,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.97

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