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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.84, 14,793.69 and 6,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.84, 14,793.69 and 6,005.02 is: 8,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.84 : 14,793.69 = 6,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.84/14,793.69 = 6,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.84x = 14,793.69 × 6,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.84x = 88,836,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836,404.32/10,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.33

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