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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.70, 14,858.44 and 5,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.70, 14,858.44 and 5,987.12 is: 8,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.70 : 14,858.44 = 5,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.70/14,858.44 = 5,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.70x = 14,858.44 × 5,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.70x = 88,959,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,959,174.03/10,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.67

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