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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.36, 14,780.88 and 5,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.36, 14,780.88 and 5,995.62 is: 8,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.36 : 14,780.88 = 5,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.36/14,780.88 = 5,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.36x = 14,780.88 × 5,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.36x = 88,620,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,620,539.75/10,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.28

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