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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.84, 14,806.08 and 6,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.84, 14,806.08 and 6,014.04 is: 8,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.84 : 14,806.08 = 6,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.84/14,806.08 = 6,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.84x = 14,806.08 × 6,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.84x = 89,044,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044,357.36/10,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.76

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