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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.79, 14,795.88 and 6,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.79, 14,795.88 and 6,006.24 is: 8,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.79 : 14,795.88 = 6,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.79/14,795.88 = 6,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.79x = 14,795.88 × 6,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.79x = 88,867,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,867,606.29/10,721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.50

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