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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.52, 14,971.95 and 6,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.52, 14,971.95 and 6,133.70 is: 8,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.52 : 14,971.95 = 6,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.52/14,971.95 = 6,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.52x = 14,971.95 × 6,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.52x = 91,833,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,833,374.86/10,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.28

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