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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.62, 14,782.19 and 5,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.62, 14,782.19 and 5,995.94 is: 8,274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.62 : 14,782.19 = 5,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.62/14,782.19 = 5,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.62x = 14,782.19 × 5,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.62x = 88,633,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633,020.42/10,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.47

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