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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.53, 14,770.22 and 5,986.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.53, 14,770.22 and 5,986.85 is: 8,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.53 : 14,770.22 = 5,986.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.53/14,770.22 = 5,986.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.53x = 14,770.22 × 5,986.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.53x = 88,426,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,426,987.82/10,702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.25

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