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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.76, 14,562.21 and 5,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.76, 14,562.21 and 5,771.74 is: 7,964.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.76 : 14,562.21 = 5,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.76/14,562.21 = 5,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.76x = 14,562.21 × 5,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.76x = 84,049,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,049,261.09/10,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.67

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