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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.90, 14,782.26 and 5,996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.90, 14,782.26 and 5,996.35 is: 8,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.90 : 14,782.26 = 5,996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.90/14,782.26 = 5,996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.90x = 14,782.26 × 5,996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.90x = 88,639,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,639,604.75/10,711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.87

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