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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,739.64, 14,819.72 and 6,023.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,739.64, 14,819.72 and 6,023.01 is: 8,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,739.64 : 14,819.72 = 6,023.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,739.64/14,819.72 = 6,023.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,739.64x = 14,819.72 × 6,023.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,739.64x = 89,259,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,259,291.64/10,739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.20

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