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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.38, 14,827.50 and 6,029.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.38, 14,827.50 and 6,029.01 is: 8,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.38 : 14,827.50 = 6,029.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.38/14,827.50 = 6,029.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.38x = 14,827.50 × 6,029.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.38x = 89,395,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,395,145.78/10,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.18

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