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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.92, 14,457.50 and 5,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.92, 14,457.50 and 5,999.64 is: 8,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.92 : 14,457.50 = 5,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.92/14,457.50 = 5,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.92x = 14,457.50 × 5,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.92x = 86,739,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,739,787.80/10,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.13

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