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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.28, 14,789.67 and 6,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.28, 14,789.67 and 6,001.73 is: 8,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.28 : 14,789.67 = 6,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.28/14,789.67 = 6,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.28x = 14,789.67 × 6,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.28x = 88,763,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,763,606.13/10,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.29

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