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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.64, 14,784.64 and 5,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.64, 14,784.64 and 5,998.08 is: 8,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.64 : 14,784.64 = 5,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.64/14,784.64 = 5,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.64x = 14,784.64 × 5,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.64x = 88,679,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,679,453.49/10,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.02

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