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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.76, 14,934.72 and 6,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.76, 14,934.72 and 6,104.32 is: 8,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.76 : 14,934.72 = 6,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.76/14,934.72 = 6,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.76x = 14,934.72 × 6,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.76x = 91,166,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,166,309.99/10,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.35

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