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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.92, 14,810.74 and 6,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.92, 14,810.74 and 6,016.92 is: 8,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.92 : 14,810.74 = 6,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.92/14,810.74 = 6,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.92x = 14,810.74 × 6,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.92x = 89,115,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,115,037.72/10,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.74

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