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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.66, 14,784.36 and 5,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.66, 14,784.36 and 5,997.84 is: 8,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.66 : 14,784.36 = 5,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.66/14,784.36 = 5,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.66x = 14,784.36 × 5,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.66x = 88,674,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674,225.78/10,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.74

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