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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.25, 14,791.19 and 6,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.25, 14,791.19 and 6,002.53 is: 8,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.25 : 14,791.19 = 6,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.25/14,791.19 = 6,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.25x = 14,791.19 × 6,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.25x = 88,784,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,784,572.70/10,718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.50

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