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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.97, 14,961.73 and 6,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.97, 14,961.73 and 6,126.15 is: 8,453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.97 : 14,961.73 = 6,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.97/14,961.73 = 6,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.97x = 14,961.73 × 6,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.97x = 91,657,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,657,843.03/10,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.98

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