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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.36, 14,800.98 and 6,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.36, 14,800.98 and 6,009.67 is: 8,293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.36 : 14,800.98 = 6,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.36/14,800.98 = 6,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.36x = 14,800.98 × 6,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.36x = 88,949,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,949,005.48/10,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.34

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