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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.03, 14,995.13 and 5,898.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.03, 14,995.13 and 5,898.03 is: 8,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.03 : 14,995.13 = 5,898.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.03/14,995.13 = 5,898.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.03x = 14,995.13 × 5,898.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.03x = 88,441,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,441,726.59/10,866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.29

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