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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.37, 14,708.97 and 5,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.37, 14,708.97 and 5,942.96 is: 8,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.37 : 14,708.97 = 5,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.37/14,708.97 = 5,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.37x = 14,708.97 × 5,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.37x = 87,414,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,414,820.35/10,658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.52

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