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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.38, 14,811.30 and 6,016.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.38, 14,811.30 and 6,016.29 is: 8,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.38 : 14,811.30 = 6,016.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.38/14,811.30 = 6,016.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.38x = 14,811.30 × 6,016.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.38x = 89,109,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109,076.08/10,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.83

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