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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.29, 14,807.16 and 6,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.29, 14,807.16 and 6,013.89 is: 8,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.29 : 14,807.16 = 6,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.29/14,807.16 = 6,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.29x = 14,807.16 × 6,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.29x = 89,048,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,048,631.45/10,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.58

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