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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.89, 14,707.90 and 5,942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.89, 14,707.90 and 5,942.07 is: 8,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.89 : 14,707.90 = 5,942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.89/14,707.90 = 5,942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.89x = 14,707.90 × 5,942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.89x = 87,395,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,395,371.35/10,657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.06

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