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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.79, 14,827.91 and 6,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.79, 14,827.91 and 6,029.18 is: 8,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.79 : 14,827.91 = 6,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.79/14,827.91 = 6,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.79x = 14,827.91 × 6,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.79x = 89,400,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,400,034.13/10,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.31

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