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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.39, 14,785.15 and 5,997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.39, 14,785.15 and 5,997.67 is: 8,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.39 : 14,785.15 = 5,997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.39/14,785.15 = 5,997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.39x = 14,785.15 × 5,997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.39x = 88,676,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,676,376.67/10,713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.16

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