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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.06, 14,972.96 and 6,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.06, 14,972.96 and 6,070.16 is: 8,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.06 : 14,972.96 = 6,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.06/14,972.96 = 6,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.06x = 14,972.96 × 6,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.06x = 90,888,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,888,157.66/10,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.75

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