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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.39, 14,920.41 and 6,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.39, 14,920.41 and 6,095.97 is: 8,412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.39 : 14,920.41 = 6,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.39/14,920.41 = 6,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.39x = 14,920.41 × 6,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.39x = 90,954,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,954,371.75/10,811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.83

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