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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.12, 14,767.74 and 5,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.12, 14,767.74 and 5,985.30 is: 8,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.12 : 14,767.74 = 5,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.12/14,767.74 = 5,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.12x = 14,767.74 × 5,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.12x = 88,389,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,389,354.22/10,701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.82

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