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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.46, 14,767.77 and 5,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.46, 14,767.77 and 5,986.18 is: 8,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.46 : 14,767.77 = 5,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.46/14,767.77 = 5,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.46x = 14,767.77 × 5,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.46x = 88,402,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402,529.42/10,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.79

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