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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.88, 14,961.08 and 6,125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.88, 14,961.08 and 6,125.87 is: 8,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.88 : 14,961.08 = 6,125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.88/14,961.08 = 6,125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.88x = 14,961.08 × 6,125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.88x = 91,649,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,649,525.70/10,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.29

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