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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.72, 14,948.06 and 6,116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.72, 14,948.06 and 6,116.04 is: 8,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.72 : 14,948.06 = 6,116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.72/14,948.06 = 6,116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.72x = 14,948.06 × 6,116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.72x = 91,422,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,422,932.88/10,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.30

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