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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.39, 14,791.58 and 6,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.39, 14,791.58 and 6,002.66 is: 8,283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.39 : 14,791.58 = 6,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.39/14,791.58 = 6,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.39x = 14,791.58 × 6,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.39x = 88,788,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,788,721.63/10,718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.78

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