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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.63, 14,770.62 and 5,987.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.63, 14,770.62 and 5,987.91 is: 8,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.63 : 14,770.62 = 5,987.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.63/14,770.62 = 5,987.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.63x = 14,770.62 × 5,987.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.63x = 88,445,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,445,143.20/10,703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.10

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