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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.39, 14,748.84 and 5,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.39, 14,748.84 and 5,971.66 is: 8,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.39 : 14,748.84 = 5,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.39/14,748.84 = 5,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.39x = 14,748.84 × 5,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.39x = 88,074,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,074,954.27/10,687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.02

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