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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.07, 14,782.64 and 5,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.07, 14,782.64 and 5,996.25 is: 8,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.07 : 14,782.64 = 5,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.07/14,782.64 = 5,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.07x = 14,782.64 × 5,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.07x = 88,640,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,640,375.12/10,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.81

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