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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.68, 14,792.73 and 6,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.68, 14,792.73 and 6,003.72 is: 8,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.68 : 14,792.73 = 6,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.68/14,792.73 = 6,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.68x = 14,792.73 × 6,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.68x = 88,811,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,811,408.96/10,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.89

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