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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.91, 14,961.95 and 6,365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.91, 14,961.95 and 6,365.71 is: 8,784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.91 : 14,961.95 = 6,365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.91/14,961.95 = 6,365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.91x = 14,961.95 × 6,365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.91x = 95,243,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,243,434.73/10,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.75

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