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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.52, 14,804.42 and 6,012.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.52, 14,804.42 and 6,012.11 is: 8,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.52 : 14,804.42 = 6,012.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.52/14,804.42 = 6,012.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.52x = 14,804.42 × 6,012.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.52x = 89,005,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,005,697.44/10,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.95

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