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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.05, 14,781.44 and 5,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.05, 14,781.44 and 5,995.32 is: 8,273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.05 : 14,781.44 = 5,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.05/14,781.44 = 5,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.05x = 14,781.44 × 5,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.05x = 88,619,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,619,462.86/10,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.65

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