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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.52, 14,936.44 and 6,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.52, 14,936.44 and 6,108.08 is: 8,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.52 : 14,936.44 = 6,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.52/14,936.44 = 6,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.52x = 14,936.44 × 6,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.52x = 91,232,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,232,970.44/10,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,429.14

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