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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.89, 14,710.11 and 5,943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.89, 14,710.11 and 5,943.26 is: 8,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.89 : 14,710.11 = 5,943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.89/14,710.11 = 5,943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.89x = 14,710.11 × 5,943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.89x = 87,426,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,426,008.36/10,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.40

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