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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,781.97, 14,879.01 and 6,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,781.97, 14,879.01 and 6,001.84 is: 8,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,781.97 : 14,879.01 = 6,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,781.97/14,879.01 = 6,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,781.97x = 14,879.01 × 6,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,781.97x = 89,301,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,301,362.98/10,781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.47

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