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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.15, 14,782.61 and 5,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.15, 14,782.61 and 5,996.60 is: 8,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.15 : 14,782.61 = 5,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.15/14,782.61 = 5,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.15x = 14,782.61 × 5,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.15x = 88,645,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,645,369.14/10,712.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.22

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