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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.84, 14,972.70 and 6,069.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.84, 14,972.70 and 6,069.79 is: 8,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.84 : 14,972.70 = 6,069.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.84/14,972.70 = 6,069.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.84x = 14,972.70 × 6,069.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.84x = 90,881,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,881,144.73/10,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.27

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