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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.40, 14,794.12 and 6,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.40, 14,794.12 and 6,004.68 is: 8,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.40 : 14,794.12 = 6,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.40/14,794.12 = 6,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.40x = 14,794.12 × 6,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.40x = 88,833,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,833,955.84/10,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.44

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