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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.08, 14,892.12 and 6,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.08, 14,892.12 and 6,011.82 is: 8,295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.08 : 14,892.12 = 6,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.08/14,892.12 = 6,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.08x = 14,892.12 × 6,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.08x = 89,528,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,528,744.86/10,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.78

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