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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.32, 14,893.31 and 6,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.32, 14,893.31 and 6,012.21 is: 8,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.32 : 14,893.31 = 6,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.32/14,893.31 = 6,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.32x = 14,893.31 × 6,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.32x = 89,541,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,541,677.25/10,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.80

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