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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.35, 14,789.70 and 6,001.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.35, 14,789.70 and 6,001.71 is: 8,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.35 : 14,789.70 = 6,001.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.35/14,789.70 = 6,001.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.35x = 14,789.70 × 6,001.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.35x = 88,763,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,763,490.39/10,717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.22

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