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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.61, 14,797.19 and 6,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.61, 14,797.19 and 6,006.92 is: 8,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.61 : 14,797.19 = 6,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.61/14,797.19 = 6,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.61x = 14,797.19 × 6,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.61x = 88,885,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,885,506.52/10,722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.54

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