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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.32, 14,795.72 and 6,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.32, 14,795.72 and 6,005.91 is: 8,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.32 : 14,795.72 = 6,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.32/14,795.72 = 6,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.32x = 14,795.72 × 6,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.32x = 88,861,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,861,762.71/10,721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.32

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