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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.08, 14,975.62 and 6,072.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.08, 14,975.62 and 6,072.09 is: 8,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.08 : 14,975.62 = 6,072.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.08/14,975.62 = 6,072.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.08x = 14,975.62 × 6,072.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.08x = 90,933,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,933,312.45/10,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.34

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