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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.89, 14,774.46 and 5,990.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.89, 14,774.46 and 5,990.19 is: 8,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.89 : 14,774.46 = 5,990.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.89/14,774.46 = 5,990.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.89x = 14,774.46 × 5,990.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.89x = 88,501,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,501,822.55/10,705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.65

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