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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.68, 14,977 and 6,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.68, 14,977 and 6,137.68 is: 8,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.68 : 14,977 = 6,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.68/14,977 = 6,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.68x = 14,977 × 6,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.68x = 91,924,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,924,033.36/10,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.17

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