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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.97, 14,454.09 and 5,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.97, 14,454.09 and 5,998.30 is: 8,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.97 : 14,454.09 = 5,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.97/14,454.09 = 5,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.97x = 14,454.09 × 5,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.97x = 86,699,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699,968.05/10,476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.29

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