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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.61, 14,783.45 and 5,932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.61, 14,783.45 and 5,932.71 is: 8,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.61 : 14,783.45 = 5,932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.61/14,783.45 = 5,932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.61x = 14,783.45 × 5,932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.61x = 87,705,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,705,862.56/10,712.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.16

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