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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.26, 14,790.03 and 6,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.26, 14,790.03 and 6,001.53 is: 8,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.26 : 14,790.03 = 6,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.26/14,790.03 = 6,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.26x = 14,790.03 × 6,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.26x = 88,762,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,762,808.75/10,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.23

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