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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.79, 14,457.33 and 5,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.79, 14,457.33 and 5,999.52 is: 8,278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.79 : 14,457.33 = 5,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.79/14,457.33 = 5,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.79x = 14,457.33 × 5,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.79x = 86,736,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,736,938.20/10,476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.96

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