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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.64, 14,801.34 and 6,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.64, 14,801.34 and 6,010 is: 8,293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.64 : 14,801.34 = 6,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.64/14,801.34 = 6,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.64x = 14,801.34 × 6,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.64x = 88,956,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,956,053.40/10,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.78

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