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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.02, 14,776.09 and 5,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.02, 14,776.09 and 5,991.33 is: 8,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.02 : 14,776.09 = 5,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.02/14,776.09 = 5,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.02x = 14,776.09 × 5,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.02x = 88,528,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,528,453.26/10,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.26

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