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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.43, 14,802.44 and 6,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.43, 14,802.44 and 6,010.71 is: 8,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.43 : 14,802.44 = 6,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.43/14,802.44 = 6,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.43x = 14,802.44 × 6,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.43x = 88,973,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973,144.08/10,726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.76

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