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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.89, 14,809.26 and 6,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.89, 14,809.26 and 6,015.88 is: 8,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.89 : 14,809.26 = 6,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.89/14,809.26 = 6,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.89x = 14,809.26 × 6,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.89x = 89,090,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,090,731.05/10,730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.27

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