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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.85, 14,956.19 and 6,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.85, 14,956.19 and 6,122.86 is: 8,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.85 : 14,956.19 = 6,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.85/14,956.19 = 6,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.85x = 14,956.19 × 6,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.85x = 91,574,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,574,657.50/10,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.08

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