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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.94, 14,453.27 and 5,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.94, 14,453.27 and 5,997.58 is: 8,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.94 : 14,453.27 = 5,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.94/14,453.27 = 5,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.94x = 14,453.27 × 5,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.94x = 86,684,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,684,599.46/10,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.22

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