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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.93, 14,724.80 and 5,890.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.93, 14,724.80 and 5,890.15 is: 8,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.93 : 14,724.80 = 5,890.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.93/14,724.80 = 5,890.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.93x = 14,724.80 × 5,890.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.93x = 86,731,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,731,324.90/10,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.58

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