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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.06, 14,781.57 and 5,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.06, 14,781.57 and 5,995.36 is: 8,273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.06 : 14,781.57 = 5,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.06/14,781.57 = 5,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.06x = 14,781.57 × 5,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.06x = 88,620,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,620,833.52/10,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.77

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