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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.43, 14,791.46 and 6,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.43, 14,791.46 and 6,002.79 is: 8,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.43 : 14,791.46 = 6,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.43/14,791.46 = 6,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.43x = 14,791.46 × 6,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.43x = 88,789,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789,998.16/10,718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.86

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