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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.52, 14,724.56 and 5,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.52, 14,724.56 and 5,889.44 is: 8,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.52 : 14,724.56 = 5,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.52/14,724.56 = 5,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.52x = 14,724.56 × 5,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.52x = 86,719,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,719,412.65/10,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.77

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