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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,735.68, 14,814.48 and 5,955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,735.68, 14,814.48 and 5,955.87 is: 8,218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,735.68 : 14,814.48 = 5,955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,735.68/14,814.48 = 5,955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,735.68x = 14,814.48 × 5,955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,735.68x = 88,233,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,233,117.00/10,735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.68

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