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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.11, 14,976.32 and 6,136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.11, 14,976.32 and 6,136.11 is: 8,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.11 : 14,976.32 = 6,136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.11/14,976.32 = 6,136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.11x = 14,976.32 × 6,136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.11x = 91,896,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,896,346.92/10,852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.06

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