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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.27, 14,973.66 and 6,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.27, 14,973.66 and 6,070.06 is: 8,376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.27 : 14,973.66 = 6,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.27/14,973.66 = 6,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.27x = 14,973.66 × 6,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.27x = 90,890,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,890,909.40/10,850.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.83

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