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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.78, 14,749.07 and 5,908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.78, 14,749.07 and 5,908.05 is: 8,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.78 : 14,749.07 = 5,908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.78/14,749.07 = 5,908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.78x = 14,749.07 × 5,908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.78x = 87,138,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,138,139.73/10,687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.06

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