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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.72, 14,796.42 and 6,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.72, 14,796.42 and 6,247.12 is: 8,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.72 : 14,796.42 = 6,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.72/14,796.42 = 6,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.72x = 14,796.42 × 6,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.72x = 92,435,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,435,011.31/10,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.09

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