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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.65, 14,961.42 and 6,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.65, 14,961.42 and 6,061.59 is: 8,364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.65 : 14,961.42 = 6,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.65/14,961.42 = 6,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.65x = 14,961.42 × 6,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.65x = 90,690,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,690,049.96/10,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.97

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