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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.26, 14,784.50 and 5,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.26, 14,784.50 and 5,997.54 is: 8,276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.26 : 14,784.50 = 5,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.26/14,784.50 = 5,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.26x = 14,784.50 × 5,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.26x = 88,670,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,670,630.13/10,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.72

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