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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.96, 14,934.06 and 6,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.96, 14,934.06 and 6,106.32 is: 8,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.96 : 14,934.06 = 6,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.96/14,934.06 = 6,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.96x = 14,934.06 × 6,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.96x = 91,192,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,192,149.26/10,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,426.58

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