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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.95, 14,793.51 and 6,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.95, 14,793.51 and 6,004.32 is: 8,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.95 : 14,793.51 = 6,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.95/14,793.51 = 6,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.95x = 14,793.51 × 6,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.95x = 88,824,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,824,967.96/10,719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.95

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