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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.79, 14,774.49 and 5,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.79, 14,774.49 and 5,925.71 is: 8,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.79 : 14,774.49 = 5,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.79/14,774.49 = 5,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.79x = 14,774.49 × 5,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.79x = 87,549,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,549,269.27/10,705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.75

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