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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.46, 14,790.96 and 6,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.46, 14,790.96 and 6,002.46 is: 8,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.46 : 14,790.96 = 6,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.46/14,790.96 = 6,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.46x = 14,790.96 × 6,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.46x = 88,782,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,782,145.76/10,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.11

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