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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.35, 14,776.02 and 5,991.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.35, 14,776.02 and 5,991.67 is: 8,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.35 : 14,776.02 = 5,991.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.35/14,776.02 = 5,991.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.35x = 14,776.02 × 5,991.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.35x = 88,533,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,533,005.80/10,707.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.43

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