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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.41, 14,864.28 and 5,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.41, 14,864.28 and 5,991.33 is: 8,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.41 : 14,864.28 = 5,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.41/14,864.28 = 5,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.41x = 14,864.28 × 5,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.41x = 89,056,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,056,813.90/10,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.89

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