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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.63, 14,831.42 and 6,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.63, 14,831.42 and 6,030.93 is: 8,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.63 : 14,831.42 = 6,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.63/14,831.42 = 6,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.63x = 14,831.42 × 6,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.63x = 89,447,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,447,225.67/10,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.28

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