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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.62, 14,936.42 and 6,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.62, 14,936.42 and 6,841.81 is: 9,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.62 : 14,936.42 = 6,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.62/14,936.42 = 6,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.62x = 14,936.42 × 6,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.62x = 102,192,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,192,127.48/10,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.10

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