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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,784.79, 14,881.80 and 6,003.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,784.79, 14,881.80 and 6,003.63 is: 8,284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,784.79 : 14,881.80 = 6,003.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,784.79/14,881.80 = 6,003.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,784.79x = 14,881.80 × 6,003.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,784.79x = 89,344,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,344,820.93/10,784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.34

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