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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.05, 14,808.21 and 6,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.05, 14,808.21 and 6,015.23 is: 8,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.05 : 14,808.21 = 6,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.05/14,808.21 = 6,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.05x = 14,808.21 × 6,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.05x = 89,074,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074,715.00/10,731.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.66

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