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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.04, 14,795.49 and 6,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.04, 14,795.49 and 6,005.22 is: 8,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.04 : 14,795.49 = 6,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.04/14,795.49 = 6,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.04x = 14,795.49 × 6,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.04x = 88,850,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,850,172.46/10,721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.46

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