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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.99, 14,790.70 and 6,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.99, 14,790.70 and 6,002.26 is: 8,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.99 : 14,790.70 = 6,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.99/14,790.70 = 6,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.99x = 14,790.70 × 6,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.99x = 88,777,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,777,626.98/10,717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.05

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