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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,716.94, 14,789.28 and 6,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,716.94, 14,789.28 and 6,001.30 is: 8,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,716.94 : 14,789.28 = 6,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,716.94/14,789.28 = 6,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,716.94x = 14,789.28 × 6,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,716.94x = 88,754,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,754,906.06/10,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.74

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