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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.13, 14,793.78 and 6,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.13, 14,793.78 and 6,004.52 is: 8,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.13 : 14,793.78 = 6,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.13/14,793.78 = 6,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.13x = 14,793.78 × 6,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.13x = 88,829,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,829,473.92/10,720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.23

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