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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.82, 14,792.27 and 6,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.82, 14,792.27 and 6,003.41 is: 8,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.82 : 14,792.27 = 6,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.82/14,792.27 = 6,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.82x = 14,792.27 × 6,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.82x = 88,803,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803,957.66/10,718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.86

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