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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.72, 14,773.92 and 5,925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.72, 14,773.92 and 5,925.99 is: 8,177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.72 : 14,773.92 = 5,925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.72/14,773.92 = 5,925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.72x = 14,773.92 × 5,925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.72x = 87,550,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,550,102.18/10,705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.88

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