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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.64, 14,804.37 and 6,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.64, 14,804.37 and 6,013.44 is: 8,298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.64 : 14,804.37 = 6,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.64/14,804.37 = 6,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.64x = 14,804.37 × 6,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.64x = 89,025,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,025,190.73/10,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.67

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