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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.96, 14,755.38 and 5,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.96, 14,755.38 and 5,976.24 is: 8,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.96 : 14,755.38 = 5,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.96/14,755.38 = 5,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.96x = 14,755.38 × 5,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.96x = 88,181,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,181,692.17/10,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.48

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