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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.36, 14,767.27 and 5,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.36, 14,767.27 and 5,986.16 is: 8,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.36 : 14,767.27 = 5,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.36/14,767.27 = 5,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.36x = 14,767.27 × 5,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.36x = 88,399,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,399,240.98/10,700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.33

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