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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,735.20, 14,814.72 and 6,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,735.20, 14,814.72 and 6,019.20 is: 8,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,735.20 : 14,814.72 = 6,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,735.20/14,814.72 = 6,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,735.20x = 14,814.72 × 6,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,735.20x = 89,172,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,172,762.62/10,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.58

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