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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.56, 14,979.72 and 6,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,855.56, 14,979.72 and 6,141 is: 8,474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,855.56 : 14,979.72 = 6,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,855.56/14,979.72 = 6,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,855.56x = 14,979.72 × 6,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,855.56x = 91,990,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,990,460.52/10,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.04

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