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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,735.65, 14,814.47 and 5,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,735.65, 14,814.47 and 5,955.41 is: 8,218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,735.65 : 14,814.47 = 5,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,735.65/14,814.47 = 5,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,735.65x = 14,814.47 × 5,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,735.65x = 88,226,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,226,240.70/10,735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.06

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