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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.48, 14,781.15 and 5,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.48, 14,781.15 and 5,996.28 is: 8,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.48 : 14,781.15 = 5,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.48/14,781.15 = 5,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.48x = 14,781.15 × 5,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.48x = 88,631,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,631,914.12/10,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.25

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