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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.94, 14,803.20 and 5,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.94, 14,803.20 and 5,946.96 is: 8,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.94 : 14,803.20 = 5,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.94/14,803.20 = 5,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.94x = 14,803.20 × 5,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.94x = 88,034,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034,038.27/10,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.82

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