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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.63, 14,793.08 and 6,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.63, 14,793.08 and 6,003.91 is: 8,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.63 : 14,793.08 = 6,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.63/14,793.08 = 6,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.63x = 14,793.08 × 6,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.63x = 88,816,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,816,320.94/10,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.39

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