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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.28, 14,767.82 and 5,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.28, 14,767.82 and 5,985.56 is: 8,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.28 : 14,767.82 = 5,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.28/14,767.82 = 5,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.28x = 14,767.82 × 5,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.28x = 88,393,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,393,702.12/10,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.10

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