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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,854.76, 14,979.33 and 6,139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,854.76, 14,979.33 and 6,139.03 is: 8,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,854.76 : 14,979.33 = 6,139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,854.76/14,979.33 = 6,139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,854.76x = 14,979.33 × 6,139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,854.76x = 91,958,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,958,556.25/10,854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,471.73

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