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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.92, 14,939.40 and 6,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.92, 14,939.40 and 6,109.80 is: 8,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.92 : 14,939.40 = 6,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.92/14,939.40 = 6,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.92x = 14,939.40 × 6,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.92x = 91,276,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,276,746.12/10,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.32

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