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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.91, 14,798.72 and 6,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.91, 14,798.72 and 6,008.49 is: 8,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.91 : 14,798.72 = 6,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.91/14,798.72 = 6,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.91x = 14,798.72 × 6,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.91x = 88,917,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,917,931.09/10,723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.56

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