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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.89, 14,703.76 and 5,939.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.89, 14,703.76 and 5,939.07 is: 8,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.89 : 14,703.76 = 5,939.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.89/14,703.76 = 5,939.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.89x = 14,703.76 × 5,939.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.89x = 87,326,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,326,659.90/10,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.92

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