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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.46, 14,971.64 and 6,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.46, 14,971.64 and 6,003.90 is: 8,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.46 : 14,971.64 = 6,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.46/14,971.64 = 6,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.46x = 14,971.64 × 6,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.46x = 89,888,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,888,199.38/10,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.04

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