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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.43, 14,803.81 and 6,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.43, 14,803.81 and 6,011.71 is: 8,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.43 : 14,803.81 = 6,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.43/14,803.81 = 6,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.43x = 14,803.81 × 6,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.43x = 88,996,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,996,212.62/10,727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.14

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