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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.88, 14,779.64 and 5,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.88, 14,779.64 and 5,993.96 is: 8,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.88 : 14,779.64 = 5,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.88/14,779.64 = 5,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.88x = 14,779.64 × 5,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.88x = 88,588,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,588,570.97/10,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.90

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