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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.36, 14,791.32 and 6,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.36, 14,791.32 and 6,004.50 is: 8,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.36 : 14,791.32 = 6,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.36/14,791.32 = 6,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.36x = 14,791.32 × 6,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.36x = 88,814,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814,480.94/10,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.43

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