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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.01, 14,794.53 and 6,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.01, 14,794.53 and 6,244.18 is: 8,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.01 : 14,794.53 = 6,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.01/14,794.53 = 6,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.01x = 14,794.53 × 6,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.01x = 92,379,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,379,708.34/10,720.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.50

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