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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.48, 14,779.11 and 5,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.48, 14,779.11 and 5,993.76 is: 8,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.48 : 14,779.11 = 5,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.48/14,779.11 = 5,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.48x = 14,779.11 × 5,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.48x = 88,582,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582,438.35/10,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.40

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