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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,716.76, 14,789.10 and 6,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,716.76, 14,789.10 and 6,001 is: 8,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,716.76 : 14,789.10 = 6,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,716.76/14,789.10 = 6,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,716.76x = 14,789.10 × 6,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,716.76x = 88,749,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749,389.10/10,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.36

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