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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.39, 14,779.29 and 5,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.39, 14,779.29 and 5,993.66 is: 8,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.39 : 14,779.29 = 5,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.39/14,779.29 = 5,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.39x = 14,779.29 × 5,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.39x = 88,582,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582,039.30/10,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.44

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