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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,724.46, 14,799.82 and 6,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,724.46, 14,799.82 and 6,008.72 is: 8,292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,724.46 : 14,799.82 = 6,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,724.46/14,799.82 = 6,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,724.46x = 14,799.82 × 6,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,724.46x = 88,927,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,927,974.43/10,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.07

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