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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.06, 14,808.21 and 6,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.06, 14,808.21 and 6,015.24 is: 8,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.06 : 14,808.21 = 6,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.06/14,808.21 = 6,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.06x = 14,808.21 × 6,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.06x = 89,074,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074,937.12/10,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.67

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