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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.39, 14,794.34 and 6,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.39, 14,794.34 and 6,004.66 is: 8,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.39 : 14,794.34 = 6,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.39/14,794.34 = 6,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.39x = 14,794.34 × 6,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.39x = 88,834,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,834,981.62/10,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.54

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