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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.42, 14,818.98 and 6,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.42, 14,818.98 and 6,022.72 is: 8,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.42 : 14,818.98 = 6,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.42/14,818.98 = 6,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.42x = 14,818.98 × 6,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.42x = 89,250,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,250,567.23/10,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.33

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