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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.51, 14,940.88 and 6,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.51, 14,940.88 and 6,047.06 is: 8,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.51 : 14,940.88 = 6,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.51/14,940.88 = 6,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.51x = 14,940.88 × 6,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.51x = 90,348,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,348,426.05/10,827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.34

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