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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.53, 14,696.76 and 5,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.53, 14,696.76 and 5,869.66 is: 8,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.53 : 14,696.76 = 5,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.53/14,696.76 = 5,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.53x = 14,696.76 × 5,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.53x = 86,264,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,264,947.56/10,650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.59

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