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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.39, 14,942.47 and 6,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.39, 14,942.47 and 6,047.35 is: 8,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.39 : 14,942.47 = 6,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.39/14,942.47 = 6,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.39x = 14,942.47 × 6,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.39x = 90,362,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,362,345.95/10,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.72

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