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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.27, 14,946.98 and 6,051.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.27, 14,946.98 and 6,051.31 is: 8,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.27 : 14,946.98 = 6,051.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.27/14,946.98 = 6,051.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.27x = 14,946.98 × 6,051.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.27x = 90,448,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,448,775.96/10,831.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.71

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