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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.63, 14,936.31 and 6,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.63, 14,936.31 and 6,107.54 is: 8,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.63 : 14,936.31 = 6,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.63/14,936.31 = 6,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.63x = 14,936.31 × 6,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.63x = 91,224,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,224,036.10/10,823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.23

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