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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.52, 14,977.13 and 6,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.52, 14,977.13 and 6,072.63 is: 8,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.52 : 14,977.13 = 6,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.52/14,977.13 = 6,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.52x = 14,977.13 × 6,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.52x = 90,950,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950,568.95/10,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.82

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