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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.98, 14,797.71 and 6,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.98, 14,797.71 and 6,007.25 is: 8,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.98 : 14,797.71 = 6,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.98/14,797.71 = 6,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.98x = 14,797.71 × 6,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.98x = 88,893,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,893,580.39/10,722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.01

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