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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.92, 14,794.08 and 6,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.92, 14,794.08 and 6,004.88 is: 8,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.92 : 14,794.08 = 6,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.92/14,794.08 = 6,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.92x = 14,794.08 × 6,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.92x = 88,836,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836,675.11/10,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.07

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