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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.93, 14,808.64 and 6,015.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.93, 14,808.64 and 6,015.21 is: 8,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.93 : 14,808.64 = 6,015.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.93/14,808.64 = 6,015.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.93x = 14,808.64 × 6,015.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.93x = 89,077,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,077,079.41/10,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.97

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