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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.04, 14,806.97 and 6,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.04, 14,806.97 and 6,014.23 is: 8,300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.04 : 14,806.97 = 6,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.04/14,806.97 = 6,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.04x = 14,806.97 × 6,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.04x = 89,052,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,052,501.20/10,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.14

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