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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.41, 14,781.79 and 5,995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.41, 14,781.79 and 5,995.69 is: 8,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.41 : 14,781.79 = 5,995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.41/14,781.79 = 5,995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.41x = 14,781.79 × 5,995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.41x = 88,627,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,627,001.03/10,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.08

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