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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.95, 14,977.38 and 6,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.95, 14,977.38 and 6,137.13 is: 8,469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.95 : 14,977.38 = 6,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.95/14,977.38 = 6,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.95x = 14,977.38 × 6,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.95x = 91,918,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,918,128.12/10,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,469.41

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