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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.07, 14,779.92 and 5,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.07, 14,779.92 and 5,994.36 is: 8,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.07 : 14,779.92 = 5,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.07/14,779.92 = 5,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.07x = 14,779.92 × 5,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.07x = 88,596,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,596,161.25/10,710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.23

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