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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.61, 14,808.83 and 6,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.61, 14,808.83 and 6,015.87 is: 8,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.61 : 14,808.83 = 6,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.61/14,808.83 = 6,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.61x = 14,808.83 × 6,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.61x = 89,087,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087,966.05/10,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.23

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