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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.83, 14,698.83 and 5,870.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.83, 14,698.83 and 5,870.97 is: 8,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.83 : 14,698.83 = 5,870.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.83/14,698.83 = 5,870.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.83x = 14,698.83 × 5,870.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.83x = 86,296,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,296,389.97/10,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.56

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