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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.32, 14,791.98 and 6,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.32, 14,791.98 and 6,003.56 is: 8,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.32 : 14,791.98 = 6,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.32/14,791.98 = 6,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.32x = 14,791.98 × 6,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.32x = 88,804,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,804,539.45/10,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.53

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