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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.49, 14,731.92 and 5,895.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.49, 14,731.92 and 5,895.81 is: 8,136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.49 : 14,731.92 = 5,895.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.49/14,731.92 = 5,895.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.49x = 14,731.92 × 5,895.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.49x = 86,856,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,856,601.26/10,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.08

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