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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.38, 14,831.65 and 6,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.38, 14,831.65 and 6,032.02 is: 8,324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.38 : 14,831.65 = 6,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.38/14,831.65 = 6,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.38x = 14,831.65 × 6,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.38x = 89,464,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,464,809.43/10,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.34

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