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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.41, 14,920.92 and 6,096.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.41, 14,920.92 and 6,096.69 is: 8,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.41 : 14,920.92 = 6,096.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.41/14,920.92 = 6,096.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.41x = 14,920.92 × 6,096.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.41x = 90,968,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,968,223.75/10,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.32

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