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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.66, 14,710.78 and 5,943.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.66, 14,710.78 and 5,943.94 is: 8,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.66 : 14,710.78 = 5,943.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.66/14,710.78 = 5,943.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.66x = 14,710.78 × 5,943.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.66x = 87,439,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,439,964.33/10,659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.89

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