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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.58, 14,976.32 and 6,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.58, 14,976.32 and 6,072.59 is: 8,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.58 : 14,976.32 = 6,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.58/14,976.32 = 6,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.58x = 14,976.32 × 6,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.58x = 90,945,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,945,058.15/10,852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.04

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