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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.96, 14,786.36 and 5,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.96, 14,786.36 and 5,999.76 is: 8,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.96 : 14,786.36 = 5,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.96/14,786.36 = 5,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.96x = 14,786.36 × 5,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.96x = 88,714,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,714,611.27/10,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.51

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