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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.67, 14,805.90 and 6,482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.67, 14,805.90 and 6,482.43 is: 8,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.67 : 14,805.90 = 6,482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.67/14,805.90 = 6,482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.67x = 14,805.90 × 6,482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.67x = 95,978,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978,210.34/10,730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.29

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