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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.38, 14,936.73 and 6,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.38, 14,936.73 and 6,854.36 is: 9,455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.38 : 14,936.73 = 6,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.38/14,936.73 = 6,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.38x = 14,936.73 × 6,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.38x = 102,381,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,381,724.64/10,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.82

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