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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.18, 14,806.56 and 6,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.18, 14,806.56 and 6,013.77 is: 8,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.18 : 14,806.56 = 6,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.18/14,806.56 = 6,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.18x = 14,806.56 × 6,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.18x = 89,043,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,043,246.33/10,729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.17

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