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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.16, 14,932.38 and 6,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.16, 14,932.38 and 6,105.88 is: 8,425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.16 : 14,932.38 = 6,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.16/14,932.38 = 6,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.16x = 14,932.38 × 6,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.16x = 91,175,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,175,320.39/10,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.65

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