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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.64, 14,778.11 and 5,992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.64, 14,778.11 and 5,992.91 is: 8,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.64 : 14,778.11 = 5,992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.64/14,778.11 = 5,992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.64x = 14,778.11 × 5,992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.64x = 88,563,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,563,824.29/10,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.32

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