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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.04, 14,795.31 and 6,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.04, 14,795.31 and 6,005.62 is: 8,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.04 : 14,795.31 = 6,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.04/14,795.31 = 6,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.04x = 14,795.31 × 6,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.04x = 88,855,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855,016.88/10,721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.91

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