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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.06, 14,723.81 and 5,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.06, 14,723.81 and 5,889.52 is: 8,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.06 : 14,723.81 = 5,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.06/14,723.81 = 5,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.06x = 14,723.81 × 5,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.06x = 86,716,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,716,192.80/10,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.82

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