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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.15, 14,793.84 and 6,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.15, 14,793.84 and 6,004.13 is: 8,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.15 : 14,793.84 = 6,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.15/14,793.84 = 6,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.15x = 14,793.84 × 6,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.15x = 88,824,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,824,064.59/10,720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.71

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