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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.08, 14,707.84 and 5,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.08, 14,707.84 and 5,942.28 is: 8,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.08 : 14,707.84 = 5,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.08/14,707.84 = 5,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.08x = 14,707.84 × 5,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.08x = 87,398,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,398,103.48/10,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.17

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