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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.66, 14,790.93 and 6,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.66, 14,790.93 and 6,002.30 is: 8,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.66 : 14,790.93 = 6,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.66/14,790.93 = 6,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.66x = 14,790.93 × 6,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.66x = 88,779,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,779,599.14/10,718.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.71

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