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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.42, 14,962.26 and 6,125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.42, 14,962.26 and 6,125.98 is: 8,452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.42 : 14,962.26 = 6,125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.42/14,962.26 = 6,125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.42x = 14,962.26 × 6,125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.42x = 91,658,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,658,468.11/10,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.91

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