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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.52, 14,945.82 and 6,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.52, 14,945.82 and 6,115.70 is: 8,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.52 : 14,945.82 = 6,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.52/14,945.82 = 6,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.52x = 14,945.82 × 6,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.52x = 91,404,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,404,165.80/10,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.72

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