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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.91, 14,778.06 and 5,928.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.91, 14,778.06 and 5,928.57 is: 8,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.91 : 14,778.06 = 5,928.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.91/14,778.06 = 5,928.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.91x = 14,778.06 × 5,928.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.91x = 87,612,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,612,740.94/10,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.29

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