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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.92, 14,786.52 and 5,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.92, 14,786.52 and 5,999.28 is: 8,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.92 : 14,786.52 = 5,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.92/14,786.52 = 5,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.92x = 14,786.52 × 5,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.92x = 88,708,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,708,473.71/10,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.97

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