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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.03, 14,971.56 and 6,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.03, 14,971.56 and 6,867.29 is: 9,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.03 : 14,971.56 = 6,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.03/14,971.56 = 6,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.03x = 14,971.56 × 6,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.03x = 102,814,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,814,044.27/10,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.30

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