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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.27, 14,789.82 and 6,001.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.27, 14,789.82 and 6,001.55 is: 8,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.27 : 14,789.82 = 6,001.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.27/14,789.82 = 6,001.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.27x = 14,789.82 × 6,001.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.27x = 88,761,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,761,844.22/10,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.13

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