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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.95, 14,970.50 and 6,603.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.95, 14,970.50 and 6,603.23 is: 9,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.95 : 14,970.50 = 6,603.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.95/14,970.50 = 6,603.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.95x = 14,970.50 × 6,603.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.95x = 98,853,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,853,654.72/10,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.98

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