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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.95, 14,973.26 and 6,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.95, 14,973.26 and 6,134.13 is: 8,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.95 : 14,973.26 = 6,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.95/14,973.26 = 6,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.95x = 14,973.26 × 6,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.95x = 91,847,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,847,892.69/10,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.28

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