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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.63, 14,921.41 and 6,096.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.63, 14,921.41 and 6,096.91 is: 8,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.63 : 14,921.41 = 6,096.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.63/14,921.41 = 6,096.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.63x = 14,921.41 × 6,096.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.63x = 90,974,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,974,493.84/10,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.72

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