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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.76, 14,769.11 and 5,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.76, 14,769.11 and 5,986.07 is: 8,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.76 : 14,769.11 = 5,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.76/14,769.11 = 5,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.76x = 14,769.11 × 5,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.76x = 88,408,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,408,926.30/10,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.16

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