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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.41, 14,802.96 and 6,011.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.41, 14,802.96 and 6,011.05 is: 8,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.41 : 14,802.96 = 6,011.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.41/14,802.96 = 6,011.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.41x = 14,802.96 × 6,011.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.41x = 88,981,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,981,332.71/10,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.76

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