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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.43, 14,780.44 and 5,994.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.43, 14,780.44 and 5,994.53 is: 8,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.43 : 14,780.44 = 5,994.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.43/14,780.44 = 5,994.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.43x = 14,780.44 × 5,994.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.43x = 88,601,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,601,790.99/10,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.71

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