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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.27, 14,829.86 and 6,030.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.27, 14,829.86 and 6,030.55 is: 8,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.27 : 14,829.86 = 6,030.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.27/14,829.86 = 6,030.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.27x = 14,829.86 × 6,030.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.27x = 89,432,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,432,212.22/10,746.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.16

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