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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,743.81, 14,826.54 and 6,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,743.81, 14,826.54 and 6,029.20 is: 8,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,743.81 : 14,826.54 = 6,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,743.81/14,826.54 = 6,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,743.81x = 14,826.54 × 6,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,743.81x = 89,392,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,392,174.97/10,743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.34

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