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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.02, 14,779.79 and 5,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.02, 14,779.79 and 5,994.29 is: 8,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.02 : 14,779.79 = 5,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.02/14,779.79 = 5,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.02x = 14,779.79 × 5,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.02x = 88,594,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,594,347.40/10,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.10

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