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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.06, 14,779.73 and 5,929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.06, 14,779.73 and 5,929.55 is: 8,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.06 : 14,779.73 = 5,929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.06/14,779.73 = 5,929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.06x = 14,779.73 × 5,929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.06x = 87,637,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,637,074.12/10,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.69

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