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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.02, 14,809.92 and 6,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.02, 14,809.92 and 6,017.28 is: 8,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.02 : 14,809.92 = 6,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.02/14,809.92 = 6,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.02x = 14,809.92 × 6,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.02x = 89,115,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,115,435.42/10,732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.70

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