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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.08, 14,809.32 and 6,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.08, 14,809.32 and 6,015.72 is: 8,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.08 : 14,809.32 = 6,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.08/14,809.32 = 6,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.08x = 14,809.32 × 6,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.08x = 89,088,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,088,722.51/10,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.16

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