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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.41, 14,767.97 and 5,985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.41, 14,767.97 and 5,985.38 is: 8,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.41 : 14,767.97 = 5,985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.41/14,767.97 = 5,985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.41x = 14,767.97 × 5,985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.41x = 88,391,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,391,808.51/10,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.83

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