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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.29, 14,783.51 and 5,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.29, 14,783.51 and 5,996.93 is: 8,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.29 : 14,783.51 = 5,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.29/14,783.51 = 5,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.29x = 14,783.51 × 5,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.29x = 88,655,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,655,615.70/10,713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.30

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