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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.36, 14,786.40 and 5,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.36, 14,786.40 and 5,999.62 is: 8,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.36 : 14,786.40 = 5,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.36/14,786.40 = 5,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.36x = 14,786.40 × 5,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.36x = 88,712,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,712,781.17/10,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.80

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