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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.62, 14,921.40 and 6,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.62, 14,921.40 and 6,096.92 is: 8,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.62 : 14,921.40 = 6,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.62/14,921.40 = 6,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.62x = 14,921.40 × 6,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.62x = 90,974,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,974,582.09/10,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.74

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