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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.26, 14,934.08 and 6,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.26, 14,934.08 and 6,042.14 is: 8,338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.26 : 14,934.08 = 6,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.26/14,934.08 = 6,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.26x = 14,934.08 × 6,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.26x = 90,233,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,233,802.13/10,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.57

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