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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.37, 14,803.74 and 6,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.37, 14,803.74 and 6,011.64 is: 8,296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.37 : 14,803.74 = 6,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.37/14,803.74 = 6,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.37x = 14,803.74 × 6,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.37x = 88,994,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,994,755.53/10,727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.05

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