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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.49, 14,921.20 and 6,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.49, 14,921.20 and 6,096.73 is: 8,413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.49 : 14,921.20 = 6,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.49/14,921.20 = 6,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.49x = 14,921.20 × 6,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.49x = 90,970,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,970,527.68/10,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.47

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