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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.83, 14,790.54 and 6,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.83, 14,790.54 and 6,002.10 is: 8,282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.83 : 14,790.54 = 6,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.83/14,790.54 = 6,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.83x = 14,790.54 × 6,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.83x = 88,774,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,774,300.13/10,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.86

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