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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.34, 14,795.43 and 6,005.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.34, 14,795.43 and 6,005.58 is: 8,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.34 : 14,795.43 = 6,005.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.34/14,795.43 = 6,005.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.34x = 14,795.43 × 6,005.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.34x = 88,855,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855,138.50/10,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.69

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