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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.38, 14,810.67 and 6,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.38, 14,810.67 and 6,016.74 is: 8,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.38 : 14,810.67 = 6,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.38/14,810.67 = 6,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.38x = 14,810.67 × 6,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.38x = 89,111,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,111,950.62/10,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.09

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