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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.76, 14,791.36 and 6,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.76, 14,791.36 and 6,001.92 is: 8,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.76 : 14,791.36 = 6,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.76/14,791.36 = 6,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.76x = 14,791.36 × 6,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.76x = 88,776,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,776,559.41/10,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.13

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