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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.93, 14,820.30 and 6,494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.93, 14,820.30 and 6,494.29 is: 8,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.93 : 14,820.30 = 6,494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.93/14,820.30 = 6,494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.93x = 14,820.30 × 6,494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.93x = 96,247,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,247,289.04/10,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,959.96

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