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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.73, 14,755.37 and 5,975.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.73, 14,755.37 and 5,975.71 is: 8,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.73 : 14,755.37 = 5,975.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.73/14,755.37 = 5,975.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.73x = 14,755.37 × 5,975.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.73x = 88,173,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173,745.30/10,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.91

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