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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.65, 14,794.54 and 6,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.65, 14,794.54 and 6,004.94 is: 8,286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.65 : 14,794.54 = 6,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.65/14,794.54 = 6,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.65x = 14,794.54 × 6,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.65x = 88,840,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,840,251.05/10,720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.83

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