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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.95, 14,807.40 and 6,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.95, 14,807.40 and 6,014.22 is: 8,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.95 : 14,807.40 = 6,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.95/14,807.40 = 6,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.95x = 14,807.40 × 6,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.95x = 89,054,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,054,961.23/10,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.66

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