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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.76, 14,791.86 and 6,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.76, 14,791.86 and 6,003 is: 8,284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.76 : 14,791.86 = 6,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.76/14,791.86 = 6,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.76x = 14,791.86 × 6,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.76x = 88,795,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,795,535.58/10,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.12

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