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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.58, 14,791.20 and 6,002.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.58, 14,791.20 and 6,002.76 is: 8,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.58 : 14,791.20 = 6,002.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.58/14,791.20 = 6,002.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.58x = 14,791.20 × 6,002.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.58x = 88,788,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,788,023.71/10,718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.56

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