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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.51, 14,806.68 and 6,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.51, 14,806.68 and 6,013.79 is: 8,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.51 : 14,806.68 = 6,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.51/14,806.68 = 6,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.51x = 14,806.68 × 6,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.51x = 89,044,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044,286.10/10,729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.01

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