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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.72, 14,806.74 and 6,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.72, 14,806.74 and 6,013.96 is: 8,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.72 : 14,806.74 = 6,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.72/14,806.74 = 6,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.72x = 14,806.74 × 6,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.72x = 89,047,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,047,142.09/10,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.11

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