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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.89, 14,793.65 and 6,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.89, 14,793.65 and 6,004.16 is: 8,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.89 : 14,793.65 = 6,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.89/14,793.65 = 6,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.89x = 14,793.65 × 6,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.89x = 88,823,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,823,441.58/10,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.85

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