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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.48, 14,779.77 and 5,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.48, 14,779.77 and 5,995.28 is: 8,273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.48 : 14,779.77 = 5,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.48/14,779.77 = 5,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.48x = 14,779.77 × 5,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.48x = 88,608,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608,873.95/10,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.87

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