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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,655.61, 14,704.81 and 5,940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,655.61, 14,704.81 and 5,940.19 is: 8,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,655.61 : 14,704.81 = 5,940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,655.61/14,704.81 = 5,940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,655.61x = 14,704.81 × 5,940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,655.61x = 87,349,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,349,365.31/10,655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.50

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