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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.92, 13,961.21 and 6,135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.92, 13,961.21 and 6,135.23 is: 8,470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.92 : 13,961.21 = 6,135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.92/13,961.21 = 6,135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.92x = 13,961.21 × 6,135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.92x = 85,655,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655,133.95/10,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.71

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