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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.76, 14,921.84 and 6,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.76, 14,921.84 and 6,096.13 is: 8,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.76 : 14,921.84 = 6,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.76/14,921.84 = 6,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.76x = 14,921.84 × 6,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.76x = 90,965,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965,476.48/10,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.79

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