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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.79, 14,927.12 and 6,101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.79, 14,927.12 and 6,101.81 is: 8,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.79 : 14,927.12 = 6,101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.79/14,927.12 = 6,101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.79x = 14,927.12 × 6,101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.79x = 91,082,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,082,344.94/10,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.02

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