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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.06, 14,783.91 and 5,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.06, 14,783.91 and 5,997.39 is: 8,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.06 : 14,783.91 = 5,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.06/14,783.91 = 5,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.06x = 14,783.91 × 5,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.06x = 88,664,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,664,873.99/10,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.34

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