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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.74, 14,795.71 and 6,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.74, 14,795.71 and 6,183.59 is: 8,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.74 : 14,795.71 = 6,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.74/14,795.71 = 6,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.74x = 14,795.71 × 6,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.74x = 91,490,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,490,604.40/10,720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.98

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