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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.85, 14,802.25 and 6,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.85, 14,802.25 and 6,010.22 is: 8,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.85 : 14,802.25 = 6,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.85/14,802.25 = 6,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.85x = 14,802.25 × 6,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.85x = 88,964,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964,748.94/10,726.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.65

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