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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.44, 14,973.83 and 6,870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.44, 14,973.83 and 6,870.93 is: 9,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.44 : 14,973.83 = 6,870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.44/14,973.83 = 6,870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.44x = 14,973.83 × 6,870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.44x = 102,884,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,884,073.02/10,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.89

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