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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.22, 14,773.23 and 5,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.22, 14,773.23 and 5,925.50 is: 8,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.22 : 14,773.23 = 5,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.22/14,773.23 = 5,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.22x = 14,773.23 × 5,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.22x = 87,538,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538,700.50/10,705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.20

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