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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.40, 14,795.46 and 6,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.40, 14,795.46 and 6,005.40 is: 8,287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.40 : 14,795.46 = 6,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.40/14,795.46 = 6,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.40x = 14,795.46 × 6,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.40x = 88,852,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,852,655.48/10,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.41

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