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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.06, 14,800.62 and 6,009.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.06, 14,800.62 and 6,009.38 is: 8,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.06 : 14,800.62 = 6,009.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.06/14,800.62 = 6,009.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.06x = 14,800.62 × 6,009.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.06x = 88,942,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942,549.82/10,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.97

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