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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.26, 14,783.12 and 5,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.26, 14,783.12 and 5,996.53 is: 8,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.26 : 14,783.12 = 5,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.26/14,783.12 = 5,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.26x = 14,783.12 × 5,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.26x = 88,647,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,647,422.57/10,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.32

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