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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.06, 14,790.94 and 6,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.06, 14,790.94 and 6,002.34 is: 8,283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.06 : 14,790.94 = 6,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.06/14,790.94 = 6,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.06x = 14,790.94 × 6,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.06x = 88,780,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,780,250.80/10,718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.24

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