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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.25, 14,782.91 and 5,996.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.25, 14,782.91 and 5,996.63 is: 8,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.25 : 14,782.91 = 5,996.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.25/14,782.91 = 5,996.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.25x = 14,782.91 × 5,996.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.25x = 88,647,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,647,648.57/10,712.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.35

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