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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.41, 14,894.24 and 6,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.41, 14,894.24 and 6,075.72 is: 8,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.41 : 14,894.24 = 6,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.41/14,894.24 = 6,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.41x = 14,894.24 × 6,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.41x = 90,493,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,493,201.47/10,791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.67

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