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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.97, 14,724.56 and 5,889.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.97, 14,724.56 and 5,889.92 is: 8,128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.97 : 14,724.56 = 5,889.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.97/14,724.56 = 5,889.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.97x = 14,724.56 × 5,889.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.97x = 86,726,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,726,377.36/10,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.08

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