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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.47, 14,801.69 and 5,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.47, 14,801.69 and 5,945.92 is: 8,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.47 : 14,801.69 = 5,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.47/14,801.69 = 5,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.47x = 14,801.69 × 5,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.47x = 88,009,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,009,597.87/10,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.67

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