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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,689.93, 14,752.40 and 5,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,689.93, 14,752.40 and 5,974.52 is: 8,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,689.93 : 14,752.40 = 5,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,689.93/14,752.40 = 5,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,689.93x = 14,752.40 × 5,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,689.93x = 88,138,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,138,405.21/10,689.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.99

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