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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.26, 14,802.27 and 6,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.26, 14,802.27 and 6,010.62 is: 8,294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.26 : 14,802.27 = 6,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.26/14,802.27 = 6,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.26x = 14,802.27 × 6,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.26x = 88,970,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,970,820.11/10,726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.67

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