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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.69, 14,773.89 and 5,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.69, 14,773.89 and 5,990.88 is: 8,267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.69 : 14,773.89 = 5,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.69/14,773.89 = 5,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.69x = 14,773.89 × 5,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.69x = 88,508,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,508,602.12/10,705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.44

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