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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.88, 14,803.29 and 6,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.88, 14,803.29 and 6,012.27 is: 8,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.88 : 14,803.29 = 6,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.88/14,803.29 = 6,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.88x = 14,803.29 × 6,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.88x = 89,001,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,001,376.37/10,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.05

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