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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.99, 14,977.25 and 6,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.99, 14,977.25 and 6,073.23 is: 8,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.99 : 14,977.25 = 6,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.99/14,977.25 = 6,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.99x = 14,977.25 × 6,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.99x = 90,960,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,960,282.51/10,852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.13

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