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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.52, 14,710.64 and 5,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.52, 14,710.64 and 5,943.84 is: 8,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.52 : 14,710.64 = 5,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.52/14,710.64 = 5,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.52x = 14,710.64 × 5,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.52x = 87,437,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,437,690.46/10,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.78

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