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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.94, 14,781 and 5,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.94, 14,781 and 5,996.11 is: 8,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.94 : 14,781 = 5,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.94/14,781 = 5,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.94x = 14,781 × 5,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.94x = 88,628,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,628,501.91/10,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.58

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