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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.74, 14,808.42 and 6,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.74, 14,808.42 and 6,015.90 is: 8,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.74 : 14,808.42 = 6,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.74/14,808.42 = 6,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.74x = 14,808.42 × 6,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.74x = 89,085,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,085,973.88/10,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.94

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