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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.93, 14,807.07 and 6,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.93, 14,807.07 and 6,014.11 is: 8,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.93 : 14,807.07 = 6,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.93/14,807.07 = 6,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.93x = 14,807.07 × 6,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.93x = 89,051,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,051,243.65/10,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.34

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