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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.64, 14,936.61 and 6,107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.64, 14,936.61 and 6,107.82 is: 8,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.64 : 14,936.61 = 6,107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.64/14,936.61 = 6,107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.64x = 14,936.61 × 6,107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.64x = 91,230,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,230,125.29/10,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.78

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