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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.67, 14,921.99 and 6,096.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.67, 14,921.99 and 6,096.85 is: 8,413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.67 : 14,921.99 = 6,096.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.67/14,921.99 = 6,096.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.67x = 14,921.99 × 6,096.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.67x = 90,977,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,977,112.67/10,812.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.94

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