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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,776.21, 14,871.04 and 5,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,776.21, 14,871.04 and 5,996.13 is: 8,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,776.21 : 14,871.04 = 5,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,776.21/14,871.04 = 5,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,776.21x = 14,871.04 × 5,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,776.21x = 89,168,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,168,689.08/10,776.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.59

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