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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.95, 14,935.29 and 6,791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.95, 14,935.29 and 6,791.66 is: 9,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.95 : 14,935.29 = 6,791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.95/14,935.29 = 6,791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.95x = 14,935.29 × 6,791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.95x = 101,435,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,435,411.68/10,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.12

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