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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.83, 14,772.35 and 5,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.83, 14,772.35 and 5,924.96 is: 8,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.83 : 14,772.35 = 5,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.83/14,772.35 = 5,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.83x = 14,772.35 × 5,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.83x = 87,525,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,525,670.63/10,704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.28

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