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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.44, 14,755.50 and 5,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.44, 14,755.50 and 5,977.62 is: 8,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.44 : 14,755.50 = 5,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.44/14,755.50 = 5,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.44x = 14,755.50 × 5,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.44x = 88,202,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,202,771.91/10,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,248.31

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