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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.92, 14,830.50 and 6,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.92, 14,830.50 and 6,031.08 is: 8,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.92 : 14,830.50 = 6,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.92/14,830.50 = 6,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.92x = 14,830.50 × 6,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.92x = 89,443,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,443,931.94/10,746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.75

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