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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.68, 14,811.39 and 6,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.68, 14,811.39 and 6,016.86 is: 8,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.68 : 14,811.39 = 6,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.68/14,811.39 = 6,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.68x = 14,811.39 × 6,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.68x = 89,118,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,118,060.04/10,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.43

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