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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.68, 14,781.52 and 5,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.68, 14,781.52 and 5,995.04 is: 8,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.68 : 14,781.52 = 5,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.68/14,781.52 = 5,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.68x = 14,781.52 × 5,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.68x = 88,615,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,615,803.66/10,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.82

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