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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.81, 14,786.34 and 5,999.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.81, 14,786.34 and 5,999.17 is: 8,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.81 : 14,786.34 = 5,999.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.81/14,786.34 = 5,999.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.81x = 14,786.34 × 5,999.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.81x = 88,705,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,705,767.34/10,714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.80

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