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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.52, 14,773.26 and 5,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.52, 14,773.26 and 5,989.24 is: 8,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.52 : 14,773.26 = 5,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.52/14,773.26 = 5,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.52x = 14,773.26 × 5,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.52x = 88,480,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,480,599.72/10,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.72

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