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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.54, 14,920.98 and 6,032.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.54, 14,920.98 and 6,032.61 is: 8,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.54 : 14,920.98 = 6,032.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.54/14,920.98 = 6,032.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.54x = 14,920.98 × 6,032.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.54x = 90,012,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,012,453.16/10,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.82

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