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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.93, 14,807.26 and 6,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.93, 14,807.26 and 6,014.21 is: 8,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.93 : 14,807.26 = 6,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.93/14,807.26 = 6,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.93x = 14,807.26 × 6,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.93x = 89,053,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,053,971.16/10,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.59

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