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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.22, 14,879.36 and 6,002.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.22, 14,879.36 and 6,002.09 is: 8,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.22 : 14,879.36 = 6,002.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.22/14,879.36 = 6,002.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.22x = 14,879.36 × 6,002.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.22x = 89,307,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,307,153.46/10,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.82

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