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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.23, 14,780.80 and 5,996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.23, 14,780.80 and 5,996.03 is: 8,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.23 : 14,780.80 = 5,996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.23/14,780.80 = 5,996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.23x = 14,780.80 × 5,996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.23x = 88,626,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,626,164.67/10,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.91

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