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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.29, 14,789.67 and 6,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.29, 14,789.67 and 6,001.74 is: 8,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.29 : 14,789.67 = 6,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.29/14,789.67 = 6,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.29x = 14,789.67 × 6,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.29x = 88,763,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,763,754.03/10,717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.29

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