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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.26, 14,936.82 and 6,108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.26, 14,936.82 and 6,108.66 is: 8,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.26 : 14,936.82 = 6,108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.26/14,936.82 = 6,108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.26x = 14,936.82 × 6,108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.26x = 91,243,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,243,954.86/10,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.80

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