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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,697.61, 14,763.38 and 5,981.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,697.61, 14,763.38 and 5,981.89 is: 8,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,697.61 : 14,763.38 = 5,981.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,697.61/14,763.38 = 5,981.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,697.61x = 14,763.38 × 5,981.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,697.61x = 88,312,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,312,811.46/10,697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.38

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