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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.48, 14,998.32 and 6,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.48, 14,998.32 and 6,673.44 is: 9,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.48 : 14,998.32 = 6,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.48/14,998.32 = 6,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.48x = 14,998.32 × 6,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.48x = 100,090,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,090,388.62/10,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.85

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