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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,745.81, 14,829.30 and 6,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,745.81, 14,829.30 and 6,031.20 is: 8,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,745.81 : 14,829.30 = 6,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,745.81/14,829.30 = 6,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,745.81x = 14,829.30 × 6,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,745.81x = 89,438,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438,474.16/10,745.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.11

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