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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.29, 14,779.02 and 5,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.29, 14,779.02 and 5,993.56 is: 8,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.29 : 14,779.02 = 5,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.29/14,779.02 = 5,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.29x = 14,779.02 × 5,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.29x = 88,578,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,578,950.35/10,709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.22

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