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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.65, 14,961.84 and 6,126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.65, 14,961.84 and 6,126.23 is: 8,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.65 : 14,961.84 = 6,126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.65/14,961.84 = 6,126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.65x = 14,961.84 × 6,126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.65x = 91,659,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659,687.49/10,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.41

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