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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.92, 14,779.11 and 5,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.92, 14,779.11 and 5,993.29 is: 8,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.92 : 14,779.11 = 5,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.92/14,779.11 = 5,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.92x = 14,779.11 × 5,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.92x = 88,575,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,575,492.17/10,709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.42

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