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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.09, 14,963.70 and 5,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.09, 14,963.70 and 5,997.97 is: 8,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.09 : 14,963.70 = 5,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.09/14,963.70 = 5,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.09x = 14,963.70 × 5,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.09x = 89,751,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,751,823.69/10,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.33

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