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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.79, 14,791.10 and 6,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.79, 14,791.10 and 6,002.43 is: 8,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.79 : 14,791.10 = 6,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.79/14,791.10 = 6,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.79x = 14,791.10 × 6,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.79x = 88,782,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,782,542.37/10,718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.89

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