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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.91, 14,555.64 and 5,767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.91, 14,555.64 and 5,767.73 is: 7,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.91 : 14,555.64 = 5,767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.91/14,555.64 = 5,767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.91x = 14,555.64 × 5,767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.91x = 83,952,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,952,928.72/10,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.20

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