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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.72, 14,811.54 and 6,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.72, 14,811.54 and 6,017 is: 8,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.72 : 14,811.54 = 6,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.72/14,811.54 = 6,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.72x = 14,811.54 × 6,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.72x = 89,121,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,121,036.18/10,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.90

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