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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.94, 14,790.96 and 6,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.94, 14,790.96 and 6,003.12 is: 8,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.94 : 14,790.96 = 6,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.94/14,790.96 = 6,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.94x = 14,790.96 × 6,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.94x = 88,791,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,791,907.80/10,718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.65

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