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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.28, 14,782.95 and 5,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.28, 14,782.95 and 5,996.55 is: 8,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.28 : 14,782.95 = 5,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.28/14,782.95 = 5,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.28x = 14,782.95 × 5,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.28x = 88,646,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,646,698.82/10,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.24

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