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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.52, 14,972.48 and 6,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.52, 14,972.48 and 6,373.36 is: 8,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.52 : 14,972.48 = 6,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.52/14,972.48 = 6,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.52x = 14,972.48 × 6,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.52x = 95,425,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,425,015.88/10,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.32

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