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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.39, 14,775.21 and 5,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.39, 14,775.21 and 5,990.76 is: 8,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.39 : 14,775.21 = 5,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.39/14,775.21 = 5,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.39x = 14,775.21 × 5,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.39x = 88,514,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,514,737.06/10,707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.70

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