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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.64, 14,791.71 and 6,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.64, 14,791.71 and 6,003 is: 8,284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.64 : 14,791.71 = 6,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.64/14,791.71 = 6,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.64x = 14,791.71 × 6,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.64x = 88,794,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,794,635.13/10,718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.13

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