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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.59, 14,971.96 and 6,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.59, 14,971.96 and 6,069.98 is: 8,376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.59 : 14,971.96 = 6,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.59/14,971.96 = 6,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.59x = 14,971.96 × 6,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.59x = 90,879,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,879,497.76/10,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.31

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