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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.32, 14,791.18 and 6,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.32, 14,791.18 and 6,002.68 is: 8,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.32 : 14,791.18 = 6,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.32/14,791.18 = 6,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.32x = 14,791.18 × 6,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.32x = 88,786,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786,720.36/10,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.64

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