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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.65, 14,976.99 and 6,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.65, 14,976.99 and 6,072.48 is: 8,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.65 : 14,976.99 = 6,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.65/14,976.99 = 6,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.65x = 14,976.99 × 6,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.65x = 90,947,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,947,472.24/10,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.21

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