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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.55, 14,810.19 and 5,952.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.55, 14,810.19 and 5,952.05 is: 8,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.55 : 14,810.19 = 5,952.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.55/14,810.19 = 5,952.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.55x = 14,810.19 × 5,952.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.55x = 88,150,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,150,930.75/10,732.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.42

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