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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.88, 14,794.32 and 6,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.88, 14,794.32 and 6,004.60 is: 8,286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.88 : 14,794.32 = 6,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.88/14,794.32 = 6,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.88x = 14,794.32 × 6,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.88x = 88,833,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,833,973.87/10,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.84

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