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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.45, 14,806.71 and 6,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.45, 14,806.71 and 6,013.72 is: 8,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.45 : 14,806.71 = 6,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.45/14,806.71 = 6,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.45x = 14,806.71 × 6,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.45x = 89,043,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,043,408.06/10,729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.97

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