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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.66, 14,800.56 and 6,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.66, 14,800.56 and 6,009.30 is: 8,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.66 : 14,800.56 = 6,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.66/14,800.56 = 6,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.66x = 14,800.56 × 6,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.66x = 88,941,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,941,005.21/10,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.36

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