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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.03, 14,764.01 and 5,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.03, 14,764.01 and 5,982.35 is: 8,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.03 : 14,764.01 = 5,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.03/14,764.01 = 5,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.03x = 14,764.01 × 5,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.03x = 88,323,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,323,371.49/10,698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.04

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