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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.02, 14,808.85 and 6,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.02, 14,808.85 and 6,015 is: 8,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.02 : 14,808.85 = 6,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.02/14,808.85 = 6,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.02x = 14,808.85 × 6,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.02x = 89,075,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,075,217.71/10,731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.72

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