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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.74, 14,830.45 and 6,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.74, 14,830.45 and 6,031.01 is: 8,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.74 : 14,830.45 = 6,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.74/14,830.45 = 6,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.74x = 14,830.45 × 6,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.74x = 89,442,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,442,487.95/10,746.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.76

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