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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,728.35, 14,804.31 and 6,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,728.35, 14,804.31 and 6,011.72 is: 8,295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,728.35 : 14,804.31 = 6,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,728.35/14,804.31 = 6,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,728.35x = 14,804.31 × 6,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,728.35x = 88,999,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,999,366.51/10,728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.72

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