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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.97, 14,452.71 and 5,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.97, 14,452.71 and 5,997.30 is: 8,273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.97 : 14,452.71 = 5,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.97/14,452.71 = 5,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.97x = 14,452.71 × 5,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.97x = 86,677,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677,237.68/10,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.91

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