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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.88, 14,711.54 and 5,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.88, 14,711.54 and 5,943.52 is: 8,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.88 : 14,711.54 = 5,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.88/14,711.54 = 5,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.88x = 14,711.54 × 5,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.88x = 87,438,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,438,332.22/10,659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.56

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