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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.92, 14,770.32 and 5,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.92, 14,770.32 and 5,987.16 is: 8,262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.92 : 14,770.32 = 5,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.92/14,770.32 = 5,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.92x = 14,770.32 × 5,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.92x = 88,432,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,432,269.09/10,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.44

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