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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.96, 14,454.10 and 5,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.96, 14,454.10 and 5,998.31 is: 8,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.96 : 14,454.10 = 5,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.96/14,454.10 = 5,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.96x = 14,454.10 × 5,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.96x = 86,700,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,700,172.57/10,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.32

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