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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.27, 14,709.81 and 5,943.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.27, 14,709.81 and 5,943.85 is: 8,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.27 : 14,709.81 = 5,943.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.27/14,709.81 = 5,943.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.27x = 14,709.81 × 5,943.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.27x = 87,432,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,432,904.17/10,659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.52

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