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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.52, 14,708.76 and 5,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.52, 14,708.76 and 5,942.70 is: 8,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.52 : 14,708.76 = 5,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.52/14,708.76 = 5,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.52x = 14,708.76 × 5,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.52x = 87,409,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,409,748.05/10,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.93

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