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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.36, 14,829.66 and 6,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.36, 14,829.66 and 6,030.72 is: 8,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.36 : 14,829.66 = 6,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.36/14,829.66 = 6,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.36x = 14,829.66 × 6,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.36x = 89,433,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,433,527.16/10,746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.22

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