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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.71, 14,972.85 and 6,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.71, 14,972.85 and 6,134.25 is: 8,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.71 : 14,972.85 = 6,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.71/14,972.85 = 6,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.71x = 14,972.85 × 6,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.71x = 91,847,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,847,205.11/10,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.41

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