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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.56, 14,787.66 and 6,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.56, 14,787.66 and 6,001.08 is: 8,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.56 : 14,787.66 = 6,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.56/14,787.66 = 6,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.56x = 14,787.66 × 6,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.56x = 88,741,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,741,930.67/10,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.05

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