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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.64, 14,790.54 and 6,001.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.64, 14,790.54 and 6,001.91 is: 8,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.64 : 14,790.54 = 6,001.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.64/14,790.54 = 6,001.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.64x = 14,790.54 × 6,001.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.64x = 88,771,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,771,415.98/10,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.74

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