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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.26, 14,794.62 and 6,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.26, 14,794.62 and 6,005.63 is: 8,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.26 : 14,794.62 = 6,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.26/14,794.62 = 6,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.26x = 14,794.62 × 6,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.26x = 88,851,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,851,028.18/10,722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.59

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