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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.34, 14,794.38 and 6,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.34, 14,794.38 and 6,005.52 is: 8,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.34 : 14,794.38 = 6,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.34/14,794.38 = 6,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.34x = 14,794.38 × 6,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.34x = 88,847,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,847,944.98/10,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.02

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