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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.62, 14,703.44 and 5,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.62, 14,703.44 and 5,939.20 is: 8,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.62 : 14,703.44 = 5,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.62/14,703.44 = 5,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.62x = 14,703.44 × 5,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.62x = 87,326,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,326,670.85/10,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.13

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