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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.65, 14,947.37 and 6,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.65, 14,947.37 and 6,116.83 is: 8,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.65 : 14,947.37 = 6,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.65/14,947.37 = 6,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.65x = 14,947.37 × 6,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.65x = 91,430,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,430,453.28/10,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.27

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