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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.63, 14,709.48 and 5,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.63, 14,709.48 and 5,943 is: 8,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.63 : 14,709.48 = 5,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.63/14,709.48 = 5,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.63x = 14,709.48 × 5,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.63x = 87,418,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,418,439.64/10,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.89

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