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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.93, 14,556.15 and 5,767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.93, 14,556.15 and 5,767.92 is: 7,959.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.93 : 14,556.15 = 5,767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.93/14,556.15 = 5,767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.93x = 14,556.15 × 5,767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.93x = 83,958,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,958,708.71/10,547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.74

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