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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,716.99, 14,789.32 and 6,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,716.99, 14,789.32 and 6,001.26 is: 8,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,716.99 : 14,789.32 = 6,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,716.99/14,789.32 = 6,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,716.99x = 14,789.32 × 6,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,716.99x = 88,754,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,754,554.54/10,716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.67

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