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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.03, 14,723.88 and 5,889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.03, 14,723.88 and 5,889.02 is: 8,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.03 : 14,723.88 = 5,889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.03/14,723.88 = 5,889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.03x = 14,723.88 × 5,889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.03x = 86,709,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,709,223.80/10,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.43

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