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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.32, 14,792.56 and 6,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.32, 14,792.56 and 6,003.68 is: 8,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.32 : 14,792.56 = 6,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.32/14,792.56 = 6,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.32x = 14,792.56 × 6,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.32x = 88,809,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,809,796.62/10,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.02

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