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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.69, 14,772.51 and 5,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.69, 14,772.51 and 5,989.88 is: 8,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.69 : 14,772.51 = 5,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.69/14,772.51 = 5,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.69x = 14,772.51 × 5,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.69x = 88,485,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,485,599.13/10,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.06

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