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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.72, 14,454.55 and 5,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.72, 14,454.55 and 5,998.91 is: 8,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.72 : 14,454.55 = 5,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.72/14,454.55 = 5,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.72x = 14,454.55 × 5,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.72x = 86,711,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,711,561.07/10,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.97

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