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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.79, 14,804.81 and 6,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.79, 14,804.81 and 6,012.03 is: 8,296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.79 : 14,804.81 = 6,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.79/14,804.81 = 6,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.79x = 14,804.81 × 6,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.79x = 89,006,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006,961.86/10,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.86

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