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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.64, 14,768.36 and 5,985.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.64, 14,768.36 and 5,985.93 is: 8,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.64 : 14,768.36 = 5,985.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.64/14,768.36 = 5,985.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.64x = 14,768.36 × 5,985.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.64x = 88,402,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402,369.17/10,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.64

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