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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.46, 14,976.40 and 6,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.46, 14,976.40 and 6,071.68 is: 8,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.46 : 14,976.40 = 6,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.46/14,976.40 = 6,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.46x = 14,976.40 × 6,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.46x = 90,931,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,931,908.35/10,851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.69

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