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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.19, 14,768.08 and 5,921.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.19, 14,768.08 and 5,921.05 is: 8,171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.19 : 14,768.08 = 5,921.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.19/14,768.08 = 5,921.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.19x = 14,768.08 × 5,921.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.19x = 87,442,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442,540.08/10,701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.29

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