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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.92, 14,791.62 and 6,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.92, 14,791.62 and 6,002.92 is: 8,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.92 : 14,791.62 = 6,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.92/14,791.62 = 6,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.92x = 14,791.62 × 6,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.92x = 88,792,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,792,911.53/10,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.76

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