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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.50, 14,973.23 and 6,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.50, 14,973.23 and 6,873.73 is: 9,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.50 : 14,973.23 = 6,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.50/14,973.23 = 6,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.50x = 14,973.23 × 6,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.50x = 102,921,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,921,920.00/10,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.33

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