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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.45, 14,803.90 and 6,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.45, 14,803.90 and 6,011.73 is: 8,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.45 : 14,803.90 = 6,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.45/14,803.90 = 6,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.45x = 14,803.90 × 6,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.45x = 88,997,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,997,034.72/10,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.20

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