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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.73, 14,754.59 and 5,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.73, 14,754.59 and 5,976.02 is: 8,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.73 : 14,754.59 = 5,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.73/14,754.59 = 5,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.73x = 14,754.59 × 5,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.73x = 88,173,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173,724.93/10,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.91

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