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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.63, 14,773.77 and 5,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.63, 14,773.77 and 5,991.02 is: 8,267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.63 : 14,773.77 = 5,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.63/14,773.77 = 5,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.63x = 14,773.77 × 5,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.63x = 88,509,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,509,951.55/10,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.61

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