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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.31, 14,938.59 and 6,109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.31, 14,938.59 and 6,109.49 is: 8,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.31 : 14,938.59 = 6,109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.31/14,938.59 = 6,109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.31x = 14,938.59 × 6,109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.31x = 91,267,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267,166.22/10,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.91

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