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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.79, 14,789.72 and 6,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.79, 14,789.72 and 6,001.43 is: 8,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.79 : 14,789.72 = 6,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.79/14,789.72 = 6,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.79x = 14,789.72 × 6,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.79x = 88,759,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,759,410.35/10,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.51

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