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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.74, 14,827.66 and 6,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.74, 14,827.66 and 6,029 is: 8,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.74 : 14,827.66 = 6,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.74/14,827.66 = 6,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.74x = 14,827.66 × 6,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.74x = 89,395,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,395,962.14/10,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.97

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