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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.47, 14,972.60 and 6,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.47, 14,972.60 and 6,604.73 is: 9,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.47 : 14,972.60 = 6,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.47/14,972.60 = 6,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.47x = 14,972.60 × 6,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.47x = 98,889,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,889,947.37/10,851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.05

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