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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.64, 14,794.88 and 6,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.64, 14,794.88 and 6,005.01 is: 8,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.64 : 14,794.88 = 6,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.64/14,794.88 = 6,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.64x = 14,794.88 × 6,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.64x = 88,843,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,843,372.32/10,721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.36

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