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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.45, 14,969.81 and 6,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.45, 14,969.81 and 6,602.73 is: 9,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.45 : 14,969.81 = 6,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.45/14,969.81 = 6,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.45x = 14,969.81 × 6,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.45x = 98,841,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841,613.58/10,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.29

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