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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.93, 14,804.51 and 6,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.93, 14,804.51 and 6,012.20 is: 8,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.93 : 14,804.51 = 6,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.93/14,804.51 = 6,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.93x = 14,804.51 × 6,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.93x = 89,007,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,007,681.97/10,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.82

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