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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.39, 14,809.95 and 6,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.39, 14,809.95 and 6,016.38 is: 8,302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.39 : 14,809.95 = 6,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.39/14,809.95 = 6,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.39x = 14,809.95 × 6,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.39x = 89,102,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,102,286.98/10,731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.96

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