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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.87, 14,859.24 and 5,988.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.87, 14,859.24 and 5,988.68 is: 8,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.87 : 14,859.24 = 5,988.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.87/14,859.24 = 5,988.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.87x = 14,859.24 × 5,988.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.87x = 88,987,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,987,233.40/10,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.38

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