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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.17, 14,807.61 and 6,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.17, 14,807.61 and 6,014.45 is: 8,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.17 : 14,807.61 = 6,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.17/14,807.61 = 6,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.17x = 14,807.61 × 6,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.17x = 89,059,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,059,666.98/10,730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.93

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