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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.50, 14,971.14 and 6,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.50, 14,971.14 and 6,068.95 is: 8,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.50 : 14,971.14 = 6,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.50/14,971.14 = 6,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.50x = 14,971.14 × 6,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.50x = 90,859,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,859,062.68/10,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.49

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