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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.44, 14,792.82 and 6,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.44, 14,792.82 and 6,004.64 is: 8,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.44 : 14,792.82 = 6,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.44/14,792.82 = 6,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.44x = 14,792.82 × 6,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.44x = 88,825,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,825,558.68/10,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.40

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