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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.45, 14,775.51 and 5,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.45, 14,775.51 and 5,991.82 is: 8,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.45 : 14,775.51 = 5,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.45/14,775.51 = 5,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.45x = 14,775.51 × 5,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.45x = 88,532,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,532,196.33/10,708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.51

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