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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.98, 14,732.62 and 5,895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.98, 14,732.62 and 5,895.63 is: 8,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.98 : 14,732.62 = 5,895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.98/14,732.62 = 5,895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.98x = 14,732.62 × 5,895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.98x = 86,858,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,858,061.71/10,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.84

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