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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.95, 14,794.89 and 6,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.95, 14,794.89 and 6,005.32 is: 8,287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.95 : 14,794.89 = 6,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.95/14,794.89 = 6,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.95x = 14,794.89 × 6,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.95x = 88,848,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848,048.81/10,720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.33

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