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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.69, 14,949.11 and 6,117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.69, 14,949.11 and 6,117.27 is: 8,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.69 : 14,949.11 = 6,117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.69/14,949.11 = 6,117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.69x = 14,949.11 × 6,117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.69x = 91,447,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,447,742.13/10,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.83

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