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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.76, 14,790.98 and 6,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.76, 14,790.98 and 6,002.03 is: 8,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.76 : 14,790.98 = 6,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.76/14,790.98 = 6,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.76x = 14,790.98 × 6,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.76x = 88,775,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,775,957.67/10,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.07

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