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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.68, 14,949.12 and 6,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.68, 14,949.12 and 6,117.28 is: 8,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.68 : 14,949.12 = 6,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.68/14,949.12 = 6,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.68x = 14,949.12 × 6,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.68x = 91,447,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,447,952.79/10,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.86

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