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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.93, 14,804.50 and 6,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.93, 14,804.50 and 6,012.21 is: 8,296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.93 : 14,804.50 = 6,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.93/14,804.50 = 6,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.93x = 14,804.50 × 6,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.93x = 89,007,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,007,762.95/10,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.83

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