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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.42, 14,807.96 and 6,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.42, 14,807.96 and 6,014.70 is: 8,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.42 : 14,807.96 = 6,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.42/14,807.96 = 6,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.42x = 14,807.96 × 6,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.42x = 89,065,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,065,437.01/10,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.28

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