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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.42, 14,794.17 and 6,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.42, 14,794.17 and 6,244.18 is: 8,616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.42 : 14,794.17 = 6,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.42/14,794.17 = 6,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.42x = 14,794.17 × 6,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.42x = 92,377,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,377,460.43/10,720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.96

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