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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.44, 14,456.06 and 5,999.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.44, 14,456.06 and 5,999.12 is: 8,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.44 : 14,456.06 = 5,999.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.44/14,456.06 = 5,999.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.44x = 14,456.06 × 5,999.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.44x = 86,723,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723,638.67/10,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.76

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