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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.79, 14,811.37 and 5,952.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.79, 14,811.37 and 5,952.82 is: 8,214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.79 : 14,811.37 = 5,952.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.79/14,811.37 = 5,952.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.79x = 14,811.37 × 5,952.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.79x = 88,169,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,169,426.83/10,732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.96

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