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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.62, 14,710.68 and 5,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.62, 14,710.68 and 5,944.82 is: 8,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.62 : 14,710.68 = 5,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.62/14,710.68 = 5,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.62x = 14,710.68 × 5,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.62x = 87,452,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452,271.12/10,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.07

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