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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,724.91, 14,799.51 and 6,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,724.91, 14,799.51 and 6,008.55 is: 8,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,724.91 : 14,799.51 = 6,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,724.91/14,799.51 = 6,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,724.91x = 14,799.51 × 6,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,724.91x = 88,923,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,923,595.81/10,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.31

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