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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.79, 14,771.27 and 5,988.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.79, 14,771.27 and 5,988.07 is: 8,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.79 : 14,771.27 = 5,988.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.79/14,771.27 = 5,988.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.79x = 14,771.27 × 5,988.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.79x = 88,451,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,451,398.75/10,703.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.56

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