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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.51, 14,802.33 and 6,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.51, 14,802.33 and 6,011.77 is: 8,296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.51 : 14,802.33 = 6,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.51/14,802.33 = 6,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.51x = 14,802.33 × 6,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.51x = 88,988,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,988,203.42/10,726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.10

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