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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.54, 14,810.94 and 6,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.54, 14,810.94 and 6,016.81 is: 8,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.54 : 14,810.94 = 6,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.54/14,810.94 = 6,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.54x = 14,810.94 × 6,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.54x = 89,114,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114,611.90/10,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.22

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