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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.70, 14,767.62 and 5,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.70, 14,767.62 and 5,985.30 is: 8,260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.70 : 14,767.62 = 5,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.70/14,767.62 = 5,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.70x = 14,767.62 × 5,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.70x = 88,388,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,388,635.99/10,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.08

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