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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.92, 14,732.21 and 5,895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.92, 14,732.21 and 5,895.78 is: 8,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.92 : 14,732.21 = 5,895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.92/14,732.21 = 5,895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.92x = 14,732.21 × 5,895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.92x = 86,857,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,857,839.59/10,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.62

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