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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.96, 14,782.36 and 5,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.96, 14,782.36 and 5,996.24 is: 8,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.96 : 14,782.36 = 5,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.96/14,782.36 = 5,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.96x = 14,782.36 × 5,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.96x = 88,638,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,638,578.33/10,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.73

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