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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.39, 14,786.19 and 5,998.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.39, 14,786.19 and 5,998.57 is: 8,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.39 : 14,786.19 = 5,998.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.39/14,786.19 = 5,998.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.39x = 14,786.19 × 5,998.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.39x = 88,695,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,695,958.78/10,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.21

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