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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.26, 14,781.74 and 5,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.26, 14,781.74 and 5,995.53 is: 8,273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.26 : 14,781.74 = 5,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.26/14,781.74 = 5,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.26x = 14,781.74 × 5,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.26x = 88,624,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,624,335.64/10,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.94

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