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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,474.97, 14,451.33 and 5,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,474.97, 14,451.33 and 5,996.30 is: 8,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,474.97 : 14,451.33 = 5,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,474.97/14,451.33 = 5,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,474.97x = 14,451.33 × 5,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,474.97x = 86,654,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,654,546.21/10,474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.54

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