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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.80, 14,791.26 and 6,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.80, 14,791.26 and 6,002.38 is: 8,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.80 : 14,791.26 = 6,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.80/14,791.26 = 6,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.80x = 14,791.26 × 6,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.80x = 88,782,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,782,763.20/10,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.67

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